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 ...
모순된 신앙인? 가정에서 부부 관계나 부자 ( 모녀 ) 관계가 원만하지 않으면서 하나님과의 관계가 원만하다고 생각하는 것은 모순이라 생각합니다 . 보이지 않는 하나님을 사랑한다고 그리 열심히 교회를 섬기면서 보이는 육신의 가족 식구들을 사랑하지 않고 섬기지 않는다는 것은 참된 신앙인이라 말할 수 없을 것입니다 .