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 ...
하나님의 놀라운 풍성한 은혜가 아닐 수 없습니다 ! 주인 보아스의 하녀 중의 하나와도 같지 못한 이삭을 줍는 일꾼 룻은 보아스가 불러 함께 식사하자는 말을 듣고 일꾼들과 함께 앉아 보아스가 주는 음식을 실컷 먹었습니다 ( 룻기 2:14, 현대인의 성경 ). 벌레만도 못한 죄인이 하나님의 전적인 은혜로 예수 그리스도를 믿어 의롭다 하심을 받아 장차 천국에 들어가서 어린 양의 혼인 잔치에 참여하여 주님과 함께 하나님께서 주시는 영의 양식을 실컷 먹게 되었습니다 . 하나님의 놀라운 풍성한 은혜가 아닐 수 없습니다 !