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 ...
조상들의 범죄로 우리가 대신 그 죄의 대가를 받고 있다는 생각이 들 때 ... 조상들의 범죄로 우리가 대신 그 죄의 대가를 받고 있다는 생각이 들 때에 ( 참고 : 예레미야 애가 5:7, 현대인의 생각 ) 우리는 우리의 모든 죄를 대신 짊어지시고 십자가에 그 죄의 대가로 죽으신 예수 그리스도를 믿음으로 바라보아야 합니다 . 하나님께서는 우리에게 주 예수 그리스도 안에서 영원한 생명을 선물로 거저 주셨습니다 ( 참고 : 로마서 6:23, 현대인의 성경 ).