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 ...
"성령이 임하신 것은 ..." " 성령이 임하신 것은 우리로 하여금 거룩하게 하시고 하나님의 아들 예수 그리스도로 말미암아 하나님의 실체를 알고 느끼게 하기 위한 것이다 . 하나님이 우리의 죄를 미워하시고 혐오하시며 진노하신다는 것과 , 그가 예수님 때문에 우리를 용서하심과 동시에 우리의 성품을 변화 시키시고 재구성하시는 일을 사랑 가운데서 행하고 계심을 알게 하기 위하여 성령이 오셨다는 말이다 ." (J. I. 패커 , " 성령을 아는 지식 ")