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 ...
아무도 자랑할 수 없습니다. 우리에게는 자랑할 것이 아무것도 없습니다. 아무도 자랑할 수 없습니다 . 우리에게는 자랑할 것이 아무것도 없습니다 . 그 이유는 오직 하나님의 은혜로 우리가 그리스도를 믿어 구원을 받았기 때문입니다 . 구원은 오직 하나님의 은혜의 선물인 믿음으로만 되는 일이지 결코 우리의 힘이나 우리의 선행으로 되는 것이 아니기 때문입니다 ( 로마서 3:24-28; 에베소서 2:8-9, 현대인의 성경 ).