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 ...
멀지 않아 그리스도께서 오실 것입니다 . " 여러분이 하나님의 뜻을 행한 후에 하나님이 약속하신 것을 받으려면 인내가 필요합니다 . 멀지 않아 그리스도께서 오실 것입니다 . 그러나 의로운 사람은 믿음으로 살아야 합니다 . 믿다가 뒤로 물러서면 하나님께서 기뻐하시지 않습니다 . 우리는 뒤로 물러나 멸망할 사람들이 아니라 믿고 구원을 받을 사람들입니다 "( 히브리서 10:36-39, 현대인의 성경 ).