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 ...
나의 모든 죄와 잘못을 용서해 주시길 간절히 기원합니다.
죄를 짓지 않는 사람은 하나도 없습니다. 나의 죄의 결과로 내가 고통을 당할 때 주님께서 나로 하여금
나의 죄를 깨닫게 하여 주시길 기원합니다. 그리고 내가 주님을 향하여 ‘내가 범죄했습니다. 내가 악을 행했습니다’하고 부르짖으며 진심으로 주님께 돌아와 회개할 때 주님께서는 하늘에서 나의 회개의 기도를 들으시사 나에게 자비를 베풀어 주시고 나의
모든 죄와 잘못을 용서해 주시길 간절히 기원합니다(참고: 역대하 6:36-39,
현대인의 성경).
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