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 ...
자신의 죄가 많음을 깨닫는 자는 복받은 자입니다. 자신의 죄가 많음을 깨달아 가는 자는 복받은 자입니다 . 그 복이란 죄를 많이 깨달으면 깨달을 수록 하나님의 은혜가 얼마나 크고 많은지 , 나를 향하신 주님의 사랑이 얼마나 크고 많고 넓은지를 알게 되므로 더욱더 많이 주님을 사랑하게 되는 것입니다 ( 로마서 5:20; 누가복음 7:47).