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 ...
사랑하는 아내인 당신에게 말하는 것은 ... 내가 고민하고 주님 앞에서 씨름하면서 눈물로 사랑하는 아내인 당신에게 말하는 것은 당신에 대한 나의 넘치는 사랑을 당신으로 하여금 알도록 하기 위한 것이었습니다 ( 사랑하는 아내와 마음문을 활짝 열고 대화한 후 포옹하면서 사랑의 눈물을 흘리면서 하나님께 찬양과 기도를 드렸었는데 이 성경 구절 고린도후서 2 장 4 절 현대인의 성경 말씀을 접하게 되어서 이렇게 적용 말씀 묵상의 짧은 글을 적어보았습니다 ).