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 ...
하나님께서는 그 말씀하신 바를 반드시 실행하십니다. 하나님은 사람이 아니 시기에 거짓말을 하지 않으시고 인생이 아니시니 후회가 없으십니다. 하나님께서는 그 말씀하신 바를 반드시 행하십니다 . 반드시 실행하시는 하나님의 그 말씀이란 우리를 축복하시는 것입니다 . 하나님의 축복은 우리의 허물을 보지 아니하시는 것입니다 . 하나님의 축복은 우리와 함께 계시는 것입니다 . 하나님의 축복을 우리를 사탄의 왕국에서 인도하여 내신 것입니다. 하나님의 축복은 우리에게 큰 구원의 일을 행하신 것입니다 ( 민수기 23:19-23).