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 ...
언젠가 하나님의 때에 세상을 떠날 때가 올 것입니다 . 하나님께 제물로 드려진 우리는 언젠가 하나님의 때에 세상을 떠날 때가 올 것입니다 . 그 때가 가까이올 때에 우리도 사도 바울처럼 " 내가 선한 싸움을 싸우고 모든 일을 다 마치고 믿음을 지켰으니 이제 남은 것은 의의 면류관을 받는 일뿐입니다 " 라고 사랑하는 형제 , 자매들에게 말할 수 있길 기원합니다 ( 디모데후서 4:6-8, 현대인의 성경 ).