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 ...
왜 그리도 선물의 값을 스스로 매겨서 값을 치루려고 하는 것일까요? 하나님의 은혜로 값 없이 의롭다 하심 ( 칭의 ) 과 구원 ( 영생 ) 의 선물로 믿음으로 받는 것임에도 불구하고 왜 그리도 선물의 값을 스스로 매겨서 값을 치루려고 하는 것일까요 ? ( 참고 : 로마서 3:24; 에베소서 2:8-9)