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 ...
수명의 한계? 주님께서는 인생의 사는 날과 달 수를 미리 정하시고 아무도 그 이상은 이 세상 (This Age) 에서 더 살지 못하도록 수명의 한계를 정해 놓으셨습니다 ( 욥기 14:5, 현대인의 성경 ). 그러나 주님께서는 예수 그리스도를 믿게 하시므로 구원하신 ( 에베소서 2:8) 하나님의 자녀들을 ( 요한일서 3:1) 다가오는 세상 (Coming Age) 에서 수명의 한계가 없이 영원히 살게 하셨습니다 ( 요한복음 4:14, 공동번역 ).