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 ...
이미 하늘의 모든 영적인 복을 받았습니다! 화목 제물로 십자가에 우리 대신 죽으신 예수 그리스도 ( 요한일서 2:2) 로 말미암아 하나님과 화목하여 ( 로마서 5:10) 평안을 누리고 있는 우리 ( 요한복음 16:33) 는 이미 하나님 아버지께 그리스도 안에서 하늘의 모든 영적인 복을 받았습니다 ( 참고 : 욥기 22:21; 에베소서 1:3, 현대인의 성경 ).