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 ...
맏아들을 죽이신 하나님? 하나님께서는 하나님의 맏아들인 이스라엘 백성을 놓아 주어 그들로 하여금 하나님을 섬길 수 있게 하지 않은 이집트 왕 바로의 맏아들을 죽이셨습니다(출애굽기 4:22-23, 현대인의 성경). 하나님께서는 하나님의 독생자이신 예수 그리스도를 십자가에 죽이시므로 우리를 이집트와 같은 사탄의 나라에서 구원하시사 우리를 하나님의 자녀로 삼으시고 하나님을 예배케 하셨습니다.