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 ...
우리는 하나님 앞에서 그리스도의 향기입니다 . 항상 우리를 그리스도 안에서 이기게 하시고 우리를 통해 그리스도를 아는 지식을 곳곳에 향기처럼 퍼지게 하시는 하나님께 감사를 드립니다 . 우리는 하나님 앞에서 그리스도의 향기입니다 . 우리는 구원받을 사람에게는 생명에 이르게 하는 향기입니다 . 그러나 멸망받을 사람에게는 죽음에 이르게 하는 냄새입니다 . 우리는 하나님의 말씀을 장사꾼처럼 살지않고 하나님이 보낸 사람들답게 하나님 앞과 그리스도 안에서 진실하게 증거해야 합니다 ( 고린도후서 2:14-17, 현대인의 성경 ).