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 ...
우리가 예수님의 이름으로 하나님의 뜻대로만 기도하면 ... 하나님 아버지께서는 아들 예수 그리스도를 통해 영광을 받으시도록 하기 위해서 우리가 예수님의 이름으로 무엇이든지 구하면 다 이루어 주십니다 ( 요한복음 14:13-14, 현대인의 성경 ). " 우리는 무엇이든지 하나님의 뜻대로만 구하면 하나님이 우리의 기도를 들어주신다는 확신을 가지고 있습니다 . 우리가 무엇을 구하든지 하나님이 우리 기도를 들어주신다는 것을 알면 우리가 구한 것을 받은 것도 알게 됩니다 "( 요한일서 5:14-15, 현대인의 성경 ).