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 ...
"부족하였을 것 같으면" 더 주시는 하나님이신데 ... 우리 하나님은 우리가 하나님께서 은혜로 주신 복이 " 부족하였을 것 같으면 ... 이것 저것을 더 주 " 시는 하나님이십니다 ( 삼하 12:8). 그런데 우리는 그것으로 만족 및 자족하지 않고 육신의 정욕과 안목의 정욕에 이끌려 ( 요일 2:16) 남의 소유를 탐내어 빼앗아 자기 소유로 만들므로 ( 삼하 12:2-4, 9-10; 참고 : 출 20:17) 하나님과 하나님의 말씀을 업신 여기고 ( 삼하 12:9, 10) 하나님 보시기에 악을 행하고 있습니다 (11:27)