Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
“죄를 짓지 않는 사람은 하나도 없습니다.”
“죄를 짓지 않는 사람은 하나도 없습니다”(열왕기상 8:46, 현대인의 성경). 만일 우리가 범죄하므로 주님께서 우리를 사랑으로 징계하셨을
때 우리가 우리의 잘못을 깨닫고 주님을 향하여 “우리가 범죄하였습니다. 우리가 악을 행하였습니다”하고 부르짖으며 진심으로 주님께 돌아와 회개 기도를 드리면 주님은 하늘에서 들으시고 우리에게 자비를 베푸시사 우리의 모든 죄와 잘못을
용서하시고 우리를 회복시켜 주시길 기원합니다(참고: 47-50절,
현대인의 성경).
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