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 ...
제가 붙잡고 믿음으로 살고 싶은 4가지 진리 저는 앞으로도 성경 말씀에 근거한 이 4 가지 원리를 믿음으로 붙잡고 살고 싶습니다 : (1) 하나님의 선하십니다 ( 대상 16:34; 시 86:5; 100:5; 107:1; 135:3; 145:9). (2) 하나님의 뜻은 선하십니다 ( 롬 12:2). (3) 하나님께서는 하나님을 사랑하는 자에게는 모든 것이 합력하여 선을 이루십니다 ( 롬 8:28). (4) 하나님의 선하심을 맛보아 알 것입니다 ( 시 34:8).