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 ...
우리는 하나님께 회개의 은총을 사모하여 회개해야 합니다 . 만일 우리가 하나님께서 계속 보내신 하나님의 종들을 통해 우리 죄를 깨닫게 되었다면 우리는 하나님께 회개의 은총을 사모하여 회개해야 합니다 . 만일 우리가 회개하기를 거부하고 하나님의 종들이 하나님의 이름으로 우리게 하는 말을 듣지 않고 우리가 하고 싶은 대로 계속해서 행하므로 우리가 먹을 것이 많아 풍족하게 살며 재앙 같은 것도 당하지 않을 것이라고 믿고 있다면 우리는 우리의 회개하지 않은 죄로 말미암아 그 쓴 결과를 맛볼 수밖에 없을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 44:12-19, 현대인의 성경 ).