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 ...
사모님에게 그리하는 것은 곧 목사님에게 하는 것입니다. 바른 진리에 근거하지 않은 열정으로 교회를 섬기는 가운데 목회자를 향한 불만 등을 목회자의 아내에게 쏟아낸다는 것은 곧 그녀의 남편인 목회자에게 쏟아내는 것입니다 . 그것을 알면서도 그리하는 것은 목회자의 마음을 매우 분노케 할 수 있습니다 ( 참고 : 사도행전 26:14-15).