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 ...
누가 우리를 ... " 누가 우리를 대적하리요 "( 롬 8:31), 하나님께서 우리를 위하시는데 ! “ 누가 능히 하나님께서 택하신 자들을 고발하리요 ”(33 절 ) 하나님께서 우리를 의롭다 하셨는데 ! “ 누가 정죄하리요 ”(34 절 ) 그리스도 예수님께서 죽으실 뿐만 아니라 다시 살아나셔서 하나님 우편에서 우리를 위하여 간구하고 계시는데 ! “ 누가 우리를 그리스도의 사랑에서 끊으리요 ”(35 절 ) “ 우리를 우리 주 그리스도 예수 안에 있는 하나님의 사랑에서 끊을 수 없으리라 ”!(39 절 )