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 ...
하나님과 하나님의 말씀 사무엘하 7장 18-29절 말씀에 앞에서 제 자신과 제 가족과 저의 모든 가족 친척 식구을 생각할 때 다윗처럼 하나님께 이러한 기도를 드립니다: '주님, 제가 누구오며 저희 온 가족 친척 식구들이 무엇이기에 저희를 여기까지 이르게 하셨습니까? 주님께서 저희를 위해 이미 행하신 일도 과분한데 이제 저희 온 가족 친척 식구들의 장래 일까지 말씀해 주셨으니 그런 관대하심이 어찌 인간인 저의 표준과 비교할 수 있겠습니까?'(참고: 삼하7:18-19, 현대인의 성경). https://youtu.be/HNLOJRt53eo