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 ...
“주님 , 주님 , 문을 열어 주십시오 ! ” 결혼 잔치의 문이 닫히고 나서야 온 미련한 다섯 처녀들은 “주님 , 주님 , 문을 열어 주십시오 ! ”하고 부르짖었지만 신랑은 “내가 분명히 말하지만 나는 너희를 전혀 알지 못한다”하고 대답하였습니다 ( 마태복음 25:11-12, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 이 말씀을 묵상할 때 마태복음 7 장 21 절 새번역 말씀이 생각났습니다 : “ " 나더러 ' 주님 , 주님 ' 하는 사람이라고 해서 , 다 하늘 나라에 들어가는 것이 아니다 . 하늘에 계신 내 아버지의 뜻을 행하는 사람이라야 들어간다 . ” 우리는 신랑되신 예수님의 재림을 깨어 있으면서 준비해야 합니다 !