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 ...
성령님도 우리의 연약함을 도와주십니다 . 성령님도 우리의 연약함을 도와주십니다 . 우리 어떻게 기도해야 될지 모를 때 성령님이 말할 수 없는 탄식으로 우리를 위해 기도해 주시되 하나님의 뜻대로 우리를 위하여 간구하십니다 ( 로마서 8:26-27, 현대인의 성경 ). 또한 우리가 어떻게 사랑해야 될지 모를 때 성령님이 우리 안에서 성령의 열매인 사랑을 맺으사 하나님의 뜻대로 우리로 하여금 하나님와 이웃을 사랑케 하십니다 ( 마태복음 22:37, 39; 갈라디아서 5:22).