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 ...
항상 그 때가 있는 것은 아닙니다. I believe there is time to repent, time to be forgiven, time to be reconciled and time to restore our relationship. I think we must remember that there may not be always time to forgive and forget and time to express our love. ( 회개할 때와 용서받을 때 , 화목할 때과 관계가 회복될 때가 있다고 저는 믿습니다 . 우리는 기억해야 합니다 . 용서하고 잊어버리며 사랑을 표현할 때가 항상 잊지 않다는 사실을 ...)