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 ...
깨끗이 하는 정결 작업 아직 어린 나이였지만 하나님을 찾기 시작한 요시야 왕은 14 년 동안이나 죄로 더럽혀진 유다와 예루살렘을 깨끗이 하는 정결 작업을 했습니다 . 그는 산당과 아세라 여신상과 그 밖의 모든 우상들을 제거했습니다 ( 역대하 34:3-8, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 죽을 때까지 죄로 더럽혀진 제 마음을 예수 그리스도의 십자가의 보배로운 피로 깨끗이 하는 정결 작업을 하다가 주님의 품 안에 안기고 싶습니다 .