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 ...
용서하기를 거부하는 이유? 예수 그리스도 안에서 하나님 아버지께 용서를 받은 자로서 하나님께서 나를 용서하셨듯이 나 또한 나에게 죄 지은 형제를 마음으로부터 용서를 해야합니다 . 그러나 나를 불쌍히 여기시는 하나님의 마음을 본 받지 못하면 나에게 용서를 구하는 그 형제의 간청을 들어주지 않고 용서하기를 거부할 것입니다 ( 마태복음 18:23-35, 현대인의 성경 ).