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 ...
"왜 여러분 자신을 가르치지 못합니까?" “그런 여러분이 남은 가르치면서도 왜 여러분 자신은 가르치지 못합니까 ? 도둑질하지 말라고 하는 여러분이 도둑질하고” ( 로마서 2 장 21 절 , 현대인의 성경 ). 가르치는 자세보다 배우는 자세가 더 중요합니다 . 성도님들을 가르치려고 하기 전에 우리 자신을 가르쳐야 합니다 . 영적 거울인 하나님의 말씀에 우리 자신을 부지런히 살펴보아야 합니다 ( 자아반영 , 자아성찰 ). 잘 배우는 자가 잘 가르치는 자입니다 .