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 ...
예수님을 믿는 고용주는 ... 예수님을 믿는 고용주는 그리스도를 대하듯 두렵고 성실한 마음으로 종업원 ( 직원 ) 에게 순종하고 , 그리스도의 종처럼 마음을 다하여 하나님의 뜻을 행하며 , 주님을 섬기듯 기쁜 마음으로 종업원 ( 직원 ) 을 섬겨야 합니다 . 결코 예수님을 믿는 고용주는 종업원 ( 직원 ) 에게 욱박지르지 말아야 합니다 . 그러기 위해서 예수님을 믿는 고용주는 자신의 주님이 하늘에 계시고 주님에게는 사람을 외모로 취하는 일이 없는 줄 알아야 합니다 ( 참고 : 에베소서 6:5-9, 현대인의 성경 ).