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 ...
자신의 죄악된 본성과 싸워야 하는데 ... " 참으로 많은 사람들이 영적 성장을 하지 못하고 진지하게 자신의 잘못과 씨름하지 못하는데 , 그 이유는 단 하나다 . 힘든 일로부터 도망치는 것 , 우리는 격투를 벌이는 것을 좋아하지 않는다 ." " 오 주님 ! 제 본성으로는 불가능한 것을 주님의 은혜로 가능하게 해주십시오 ." ( 토마스 아 캠피스 , " 그리스도를 본받아 ")