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 ...
형제를 사랑하면서 무엇이든지 하나님의 뜻대로 구하면 ... 하나님의 아들이신 예수 그리스도를 믿는 우리는 이미 영원한 생명을 소유하고 있습니다 . 그리고 영원한 생명을 소유한 우리는 형제를 사랑합니다 . 이렇게 하나님의 계명대로 형제를 사랑하면서 무엇이든지 하나님의 뜻대로 구하면 우리는 하나님이 우리의 기도를 들어주신다는 확신을 가지고 있습니다 . 뿐만 아니라 우리는 우리가 구한 것을 받을 줄도 알고 있습니다 ( 요한일서 3:14, 23; 5:13-15, 현대인의 성경 ).