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 ...
우리를 죄인으로 단정할 자가 누구입니까 ? 우리를 변호하시는 의로우신 예수 그리스도께서 우리와 함께 계시고 우리를 의롭다고 인정하신 분은 하나님이신데 누가 감히 우리와 다툴 수 있겠으며 누가 우리를 고소할 수 있겠습니까 ? 주님께서 우리를 도우시고 그리스도 예수님은 죽었다가 다시 살아나셔서 하나님의 오른편에서 항상 우리를 위해 기도해 주시는데 우리를 죄인으로 단정할 자가 누구입니까 ? ( 참고 : 이사야 50:8-9; 로마서 8:33-34; 요한일서 2:1, 현대인의 성경 )