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 ...
하나님의 자녀가 아닙니다. 마귀의 자녀입니다. 입술로는 하나님이 우리 아버지라고 말하고 있지만 , 마음으로는 하나님의 아들이신 예수 그리스도를 사랑하지 않고 있습니다 . 그래서 예수님의 말씀도 이해하지 못하고 또한 알아듣지도 못하고 있습니다 . 그러기에 예수님의 말씀에 불순종하고 있습니다 . 그 이유는 하나님의 자녀가 아니라 마귀의 자녀이기 때문입니다 . 마귀의 자녀에게는 진리가 없으므로 진리의 편에 서지도 못합니다 ( 요한복음 8:38-44, 현대인의 성경 ).