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 ...
구실만 있으면 이혼하려고 합니다. 사람을 창조하신 하나님께서 처음에 남자와 여자를 만드시고 , 남자가 부모를 떠나 자기 아내와 합하여 두 사람이 한 몸이 되게하셨으므로 이제는 두 몸이 아니라 한 몸입니다 . 그러므로 하나님께서 짝지어 주신 것을 사람이 나누지 못할 것입니다 . 그런데 사람들은 구실만 있으면 남편이 아내를 버리고 , 아내가 남편을 버리고 있습니다 ( 마태복음 19:3-6, 현대인의 성경 ).