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 ...
어리석은 통치자 vs. 청렴한 통치자
어리석은 통치자는 거짓말에 귀가 솔깃하여 어리석은 자들에게 높은 지위를 주고 반면에 부자들은 낮은 자리에 앉히므로 그의 밑에서 일하는 사람들도 악하며, 완강하여 자신의 마음을 돌이키지 않으며, 뇌물을 강요하며, 자기 백성을 탄압합니다.
그러나 청렴한 통치자는 공정하고 의로우며, 의로운 법을 만들어 정의를 실현하며, 악인을 색출하여 가차없이 처벌하며, 자신이 총애하는 지혜로운 신하가 있으며, 나라를 안정되게 하므로 정치 생명이 길 것입니다(잠언 8:15; 14:35; 20:26; 21:15; 25:15; 28:16; 29:4, 12; 전도서 10:5-6, 현대인의 성경).
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