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 ...
우리에게 무슨 사랑받을 만한 근거가 있는 것이 아닙니다. 우리에게 무슨 사랑받을 만한 근거가 있어서 하나님께서 우리를 사랑하시사 사탄의 나라에서 죄의 노예 생활하던 우리를 구출해 내신 것이 아니라 하나님은 사랑이시고 우리를 무조건적으로 먼저 사랑하셨기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 7:8; 요한일서 4:8, 16, 19, 현대인의 성경 ).