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 ...
매일매일의 책임량을 달성하라고 독촉하는 불신자 직장 상관의 입장에서는 ... 매일매일의 책임량을 달성하라고 독촉하는 불신자 직장 상관의 입장에서는 우리가 일요일 ( 주일 ) 만이라도 하나님의 전에 올라가 하나님께 예배를 드리고 싶어하는 것을 우리가 게을러서 그렇다고 생각할 수가 있고 또한 우리가 거짓말에 귀를 기울이고 있다고 생각할 수 있습니다 . 그래서 그럴 겨를이 없게 하려고 우리를 더욱더 곤경에 처하게 만들 수 있습니다 ( 참고 : 출애굽기 5:7-19, 현대인의 성경 ).