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 ...
하나님 아버지는 누구를 더 기뻐하신 것일까? " 하나님께서 기뻐하신다면 이제 ( 십자가에 못박힌 예수를 ) 구원하실 테지 " 라고 대제사장들과 서기관들과 장로들은 말했습니다 ( 마태복음 27:43, 현대인의 성경 ). 그러나 하나님 아버지의 뜻은 " 내 사랑하는 아들이요 내 기뻐하는 자 "( 마태복음 3:17) 인 하나님의 아들 예수 그리스도를 십자가에서 구원하시므로 살리시지 않으시고 , 대신 영적으로 죽었고 또한 영원히 죽을 수 밖에 없었던 우리를 사랑하시고 기뻐하시므로 구원하시사 영원한 생명을 주셨습니다 .