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 ...
우리는 영원하신 성삼위일체 하나님을 주목합니다. 영이신 하나님(요4:24)은 영원하십니다. 성부 하나님은 영원하십니다(롬16:26). 영원한 생명이신 성자 예수님도 영원하십니다(요일1:1-2). 그리고 성령 하나님도 영원하신 성령님이라고 말씀하고 있습니다(히9:14). 우리는 우리 자신을 주목하지 않고 이 영원하신 성삼위일체 하나님을 주목합니다.