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 ...
만일 악인이 그가 범한 모든 죄에서 돌이키고 하나님의 법을 지키며 의로운 일을 행하면 ...
그러나 만일 악인이 그가 범한 모든 죄에서 돌이키고 하나님의 법을 지키며 의로운 일을 행하면 그가 살고 분명히 죽지 않을 것입니다. 그가 범한 죄는 하나도 기억되지 않을 것이며 그가 행한 의로운 일로 그는 살게 될 것입니다. 그 이유는 하나님은 악인이 죽는 것을 기뻐하지 않으시고 오히려 그가 죄악의 길에서 떠나 사는 것을 기뻐하시기 때문입니다(에스겔
18:21-23, 현대인의 성경).
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