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 ...
하나님께 감사 . .. " 나는 주께서 주의 종에게 베푸신 모든 은총과 모든 진실하심을 조금도 감당할 수 없사오나 내가 내 지팡이만 가지고 이 요단을 건넜더니 지금은 두 떼나 이루었나이다 " ( 창세기 32:10). 우리 온 가족 식구들을 생각할 때 저는 하나님께서 베풀어 주신 " 모든 은총과 모든 진실하심 " 에 감사합니다 . 그 이유는 우리는 자격이 없는데 하나님께서는 크고 많은 축복을 우리 온 가족 식구들에게 베풀어 주셨기 때문입니다 . 우리에게 향하신 하나님의 인자하심과 진실하심이 크고 영원하기에 하나님께 감사하므로 찬양을 드립니다 . "I am unworthy of all the lovingkindness and of all the faithfulness which You have shown to Your servant; for with my staff only I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two companies." (Genesis 32:10). When I think about my whole families, I am very grateful for God's lovingkindness and faithfulness. His abundant blessing upon us is very great even though we are unworthy.