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 ...
하나님께 영광을 돌리는 이유? " 모든 사람이 놀라 하나님께 영광을 돌리며 심히 두려워 " 한 이유가 예수님께서 한 중풍병자를 고치사 그 중풍병자가 사람들 앞에서 일어나 침구를 걷어들고 하나님께 영광을 돌리며 자기 집으로 돌아갔기 때문일까 아니면 예수님께서 " 땅에서 죄를 사하는 권세가 있는 줄을 " 알고 그 중풍병자에게 " 네 죄 사함을 받았느니라 " 고 말씀하셨기 때문일까 ? ( 누가복음 5:18-26). 우리가 놀라 하나님께 영광을 돌리는 이유가 주님께서 질병을 치유하셔서 입니까 아니면 질병으로 들춰진 우리의 죄를 용서해 주셔서 입니까 ?