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 ...
우리가 하나님께 범죄하였습니다 . 우리가 하나님께 범죄하였습니다 . 악을 행하였습니다 . 그러므로 우리가 수모를 당하고 있습니다 . 하나님께서 우리의 간절한 기도를 들으시고 우리를 용서하여 주시길 기원합니다 . 우리가 주님께 이렇게 간구하는 것은 우리가 옳은 일을 행해서가 아니라 주님은 자비로우신 분이시기 때문입니다 . 주님께서 주님을 위해 지체하지 마시길 기원합니다 . 우리는 주님의 것입니다 ( 참고 : 다니엘 9:15-19, 현대인의 성경 ).