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 ...
사랑은 모든 것을 바랍니다. 사랑은 모든 것을 바랍니다 ( 고린도전서 13:7). 사랑은 모든 것을 소망합니다 . 사랑은 하나님께 소망을 둡니다 ( 시편 42:5, 11; 43:5). 사랑은 주님의 구원을 바랍니다 ( 시편 119:166). 사랑은 복음의 소망에서 떠나지 않습니다 ( 골로새서 1:23, 새번역 ). 사랑은 복된 소망 곧 하나님과 우리 구주 예수 그리스도의 영광이 나타나기를 고대합니다 ( 디도서 2:13, 새번역 ).