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 ...
바나바와 같은 사람이 되길 기원합니다. 우리는 바나바와 같이 성령과 믿음이 충만한 착한 사람이 돼야 합니다 . 또한 우리는 바나바처럼 하나님의 은혜로 한 영혼이 예수 그리스도를 믿게 되는 것을 볼 때에 기뻐해야 합니다 . 우리는 바나바처럼 모든 형제 , 자매들에게 굳센 마음으로 언제나 주님만 의지하라고 격려해야 합니다 . 바나바와 같은 우리를 통해 많은 사람들이 주님을 믿게 되길 기원합니다 ( 사도행전 11:23-24, 현대인의 성경 ).