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 ...
기도 응답의 비결은 ... 기도 응답의 비결은 주님의 계명을 순종하면서 주님 앞에서 기뻐하시는 것을 행하면서 기도하는 것입니다 ( 요일 3:22). 한 마디로 , 기도 응답의 비결은 주님의 계명이요 주님께서 기뻐하시는 대로 서로 사랑하면서 하나님께 기도하는 것입니다 . [ 참고 : 여기서 ' 서로 사랑한다 '(2:9; 3:11, 18, 23, 24) 는 말은 (a) ' 빛을 발한다 '(1:5), (b) ' 진리를 행한다 '(6 절 ), (c) ' 의를 행한다 '(2:29; 3:12) 라는 말과 같은 의미라 생각합니다 .]