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 ...
다시 어리석은 데로 돌아가지 말아야 할텐데 ... 다시 어리석은 데로 돌아가지 말아야 할텐데 , 다시 하나님께 죄를 범히지 말아야 할텐데 , 다시 주님을 진노케 해서는 아니 될텐데 , 다시 하나님께 징계를 받지 말아야 할텐데 . 나는 하나님께서 하실 말씀을 들어야 한다 . 나는 하나님을 경외해야 한다 . 나는 하나님께 회개해야 한다 . 나는 주님의 구원을 믿어야 한다 . 주님은 나에게 은혜를 베풀어 주십니다 . 주님은 나의 죄악을 사하시고 덮으십니다 . 주님은 모든 분노를 거두십니다 . 주님은 나를 다시 살리십니다 . 주님은 나에게 화평을 말씀하실 것입니다 . 주님은 나를 구원해 주실 것입니다 . 주님은 나에게 좋은 것을 주실 것입니다 . ( 시편 85 편 )