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 ...
감사하는 이유가 다를 수 있습니다. 예수님의 말씀에 순종하여 병 나음을 받은 사마리아인은 하나님께 영광을 돌리며 돌아와 예수님의 발 앞에 엎드려 감사를 드렸는데 ( 눅 17:15-16) 성전에 올라간 바리새인은 " 따로 서서 ' 하나님 , 나는 다른 사람들처럼 사기꾼도 아니고 정직하지 못하거나 간음하는 사람도 아니며 또 이 세무원과도 같지 않음을 감사합니다 " 라고 기도했습니다 (18:11, 현대인의 성경 ).