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 ...
우리는 겉으로는 신앙심이 있는 듯이 보이지만 ... 우리는 겉으로는 신앙심이 있는 듯이 보이지만 그 능력은 거부 ( 부인 ) 하는 사람들과 같이 되지 말아야 하는데 현실은 그렇지 않은 듯 합니다 ( 디모데후서 3:5, 현대인의 성경 ). 교회 안에서는 겉으로는 신앙심이 좋아보이고 경건해 보이는데 교회 밖에서는 어떠한가요 ? 특히 가정에서 우리 자녀들이 지금 우리를 어떻게 생각하고 있을까요 ?