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 ...
“ 간음하는 아내 ” 우리는 사랑하는 신랑되신 주님을 두고 주님 대신 다른 남자들과 내통하여 “ 간음하는 아내 ” 입니다 . 보통 창녀는 화대를 받는데 우리는 우리의 모든 연인들에게 선물을 주고 뇌물까지 주어 사방에서 우리에게 몰려들어 우리와 음행하게 하였습니다 . 그러므로 우리는 다른 창녀와 다릅니다 . 우리를 따라다니면서 음행하자고 치근거리는 사람은 아무도 없습니다 . 그리고 우리는 화대를 받는 것이 아니라 오히려 주기 때문에 다른 창녀와 같지 않습니다 ( 참고 : 에스겔 16:32-34, 현대인의 성경 ).