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 ...
말씀만하셨어도 되었는데 오직 말씀이신 예수님으로! 말씀으로 천지를 창조하신 성부 하나님(창세기 1장)께서는 불순종과 죄 때문에 영적으로 죽었던 우리들(에베소서 2:1, 현대인의 성경)을 그저 '다시 살아나라'(거듭나라! 중생하라!)고 말씀만 하셨어도(참고: 마태복음 8:8, 현대인의 성경) 우리가 영적으로 다시 살아나(거듭나, 중생하여) 영원한 생명을 주실 수 있으셨음에도 불구하고 말씀이신 독생자 예수 그리스도(요한복음 1:1)를 이 땅에 보내시고 결국 십자가에 죽게하시므로 우리를 다시 살리시고 우리에게 영원한 생명을 주셨습니다.