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 ...
하나님께서는 결코 그 기도를 응답하지 않으실 것입니다 . 정의를 실현해야 할 목사와 장로들이 선을 미워하고 악을 좋아하면서 아무리 하나님께 부르짖는다 할지라도 하나님께서는 결코 그 기도를 응답하지 않으실 것입니다 . 우리가 악을 행하였으므로 우리가 기도할 때 하나님께서는 외면하실 것입니다 ( 참고 : 미가 3:1-4, 현대인의 성경 ). 행함이 없는 믿음은 죽은 믿음인 것처럼 ( 야고보서 2:17) 행함이 없는 기도는 죽은 기도입니다 .