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 ...
과연 나는 내 친구들의 영혼 구원을 어느 정도로 간절히 원하고 있는 것일까 ? 과연 나는 내 친구들의 영혼 구원을 어느 정도로 간절히 원하고 있는 것일까 ? 사도 바울처럼 만일 그들이 구원만 얻는다면 내가 저주를 받아 그리스도에게서 떨어져 나가는 한이 있더라도 나는 그렇게 되기를 원하고 있는가 ? 지금 나에게는 큰 슬픔과 그치지 않는 마음의 고통이 있는가 ? 내가 그리스도 안에서 진실을 말하고 거짓말을 하지 않는다는 것을 성령님 안에서 내 양심이 증거하고 있는가 ? ( 참고 : 로마서 9:1-3, 현대인의 성경 )