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 ...
우리는 불신자들처럼 슬퍼하지 말아야 합니다. 우리는 주님 안에서 잠든 성도들에 대해서 불신자들처럼 슬퍼하지 말아야 합니다 . 그 이유는 우리는 예수님이 죽으셨다가 다시 살아나신 것을 믿고 또한 예수님을 믿다가 죽은 사람들도 하나님이 예수님과 함께 데리고 오실 것을 믿기 때문입니다 ( 데살로니가전서 4:13-14, 현대인의 성경 ).