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 ...
빛이신 하나님은 ... 빛이신 하나님은 우리가 빛 가운데 행하지 않고 어둠에 행할 때 우리의 죄를 들춰내십니다 . 그 때 만일 우리가 죄가 없다고 말하면 우리는 스스로 속이는 것이요 또한 진리가 우리 속에 있지 아니할 것입니다 . 그러나 만일 우리가 우리 죄를 자백하면 하나님은 미쁘시고 의로우사 우리 죄를 사하시며 예수님의 피가 우리를 모든 죄와 불의에서 깨끗하게 하실 것입니다 ( 요한일서 1:5-9).