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 ...
불러내셨고 불러 내실 것입니다! 하나님께서는 출애굽 당시 이스라엘 자손을 애굽으로부터 불러 내셨습니다 ( 출애굽기 13:3, 16; 참고 : 호세아 11:1). 하나님께서는 예수님이 태어나셨을 때 애굽으로 피신가신 예수님을 헤롯이 죽은 후에 불러 내셨습니다 ( 마태복음 2:13-15, 19-20). 하나님께서는 예수님이 이 세상에 다시오실 때 애굽과 같은 이 죄악된 세상에서 예수님을 믿는 참 이스라엘 자손인 우리 성도들을 불러 내실 것입니다 !