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 ...
어떻게, 왜 하나님이 죽으셨을까요? 예수님은 태초부터 있는 영원한 생명이신 ( 요일 1:1, 2) 하나님의 아들이시요 ( 요일 5:5) 하나님이신데 ( 요 1:1, 10:30; 빌 2:6; 요일 5:10) " 우리를 위하여 목숨을 버리 " 시사 ( 요일 3:16) 십자가에 죽으셨습니다 ( 빌 2:8). 어떻게 영원한 생명이신 하나님이신 예수님이 죽으실 수가 있으셨을까요 ? 왜 그리하신 것일까요 ?