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 ...
우리 목사와 장로는 모든 일에 하나님의 진실한 일꾼임을 보여야 합니다 . 우리 목사와 장로는 모든 일에 하나님의 진실한 일꾼임을 보여야 합니다 . 그러기 위해선 우리는 많은 고난과 어려움과 괴로움을 견디는 가운데서도 순결과 지식과 인내와 친절과 성령님의 감화와 거짓 없는 사랑과 진리의 말씀과 하나님의 능력으로 살아야 합니다 . 우리는 영광을 얻든 수치를 당하든 , 욕을 얻어 먹든 칭찬을 받든 항상 하나님의 일꾼임을 보여 주어야 합니다 ( 고린도후서 6:4-8, 현대인의 성경 ).