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 ...
물질이나 재산을 보고 자식을 결혼시키지 말아야 합니다.
하몰은 자기의 아들 세겜을 야곱의 딸 디나랑 결혼시켜서 야곱의 모든
짐승과 재산을 자기 소유로 삼으려고 했었는데 결과적으로는 자신과 아들과 모든 주민들은 죽임을 당하고 야곱의 아들들에게 양과 소와 나귀와 성과 들에
있는 모든 것과 여자들과 아이들과 집 안에 있는 모든 것을 빼앗겼습니다(창세기 34:23,
27-29, 현대인의 성경). 물질이나 재산을 보고 자식을 결혼시키지 말아야 합니다.
물질이나 재산은 있다가도 순식간에 다 없어질 수 있습니다.
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