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 ...
마지막 때에 하나님의 자녀들을 지키는 미가엘 천사가 나타날 것이며 인류 역사상 최대의 환난이 있을 것입니다 . 마지막 때에 하나님의 자녀들을 지키는 미가엘 천사가 나타날 것이며 인류 역사상 최대의 환난이 있을 것입니다 . 그 때가 오면 “ 하나님의 책 ”[“ 생명책 ”( 요한계시록 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12, 15; 21:27)] 에 기록된 사람들은 다 구원을 받을 것입니다 . 그리고 이미 죽어서 땅 속에 묻혀 있는 수많은 사람들이 부활할 것이며 그 가운데는 영원한 생명을 누리는 사람들도 있고 영원히 부끄러움을 당하는 사람들도 있을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 다니엘 12:1-2, 현대인의 성경 ).