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 ...
치유 보다 회개가 먼저? 우리의 입장에서는 하나님께 치유를 해 달라고 간구하고 있지만 , 어쩌면 하나님의 입장에서는 지금 이렇게 말씀하고 계실지도 모릅니다 : ' 내가 너를 치유하려고 할 때마다 너의 죄악이 들어나고 있다 . 너는 내가 이 모든 죄악을 기억하고 있음을 깨닫지 못하고 있다 . 너의 죄가 너를 둘러싸고 있으니 내가 보지 않을 수 없구나 ' ( 호세아 7:1-2, 현대인의 성경 ).