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 ...
이미 이루심과 아직도 이루실 것임 사이에 살면서 언약의 하나님은 구원을 이미 다 이루셨고 ( 예수님의 초림 때 )( 요 19:30) 구원을 장차 다 이루실 것이며 ( 예수님의 재림 때 )( 계 21:6) 현재 그 구원을 이루어 나아가고 계십니다 . 우리는 " 이미 " 다 이루신 하나님의 구원과 " 아직도 " 다 이루실 하나님의 구원 사이에 살면서 성령님의 인도하심 따라 살아가므로 ( 롬 8:14) 현재의 구원을 이루어 나아가야 합니다 ( 빌 2:12).