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 ...
믿음이 적기에 염려가 되지만 믿음이 적기에 바른 우선순위를 가지고 먼저 하나님의 나라와 하나님의 의를 구하면서도 " 무엇을 먹을까 ?" " 무엇을 마실까 ?" " 무엇을 입을까 ?" 염려가 되지만 , 주님께서 " 이 모든 것을 너희에게 덤으로 주실 것 " 을 믿고 오늘 하루의 괴로움은 오늘의 것으로 충분하기에 내일 일은 내일 걱정하려고 합니다 ( 마태복음 6:30-34, 현대인의 성경 ).