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 ...
사탄의 "까닭 없이"와 "틀림없이" 사탄은 우리가 " 까닭 없이 " 하나님을 믿는다고 생각하지 않습니다 . 사탄은 우리가 예수님을 믿는 이유는 하나님께 물질의 복을 받기 위해서라고 말합니다 . 그래서 사탄은 하나님의 허락 아래서 우리의 모든 소유물을 칩니다 . 그리하면 사탄은 우리가 " 틀림없이 " 주님을 향하여 욕한다고 말합니다 ( 욥기 1:9-11).