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 ...
진리가 무엇입니까? 로마 총독 빌라도가 예수님에게 " 진리가 무엇이냐 " 라고 물었을 때 예수님은 아무 답변을 하지 않으셨습니다 . 왜 그러셨을까요 ? 어쩌면 그 이유는 예수님 자신이 진리이시기 때문이라 생각됩니다 ( 요한복음 14:6, 18:38, 현대인의 성경 ). 성경은 예수님에 대하여 증언하고 있습니다 ( 요한복음 5:39). 그러므로 우리는 성경을 통하여 예수님을 힘써 알아가야 합니다(호세아 6:3) . 진리이신 예수님을 알아갈 때에 그 진리가 우리를 자유롭게 할 것입니다 ( 요한복음 8:32).