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 ...
부부 관계 속에서의 사탄의 역사 (2) 사탄은 나로 하여금 내 배우자의 허물을 더욱더 잘 보게 만들고 있습니다 . 더 나아가서 , 사탄은 나로 하여금 내 배우자의 허물을 거듭 말하게 만들고 있습니다 . 분명히 하나님께서는 " 허물을 덮어 주는 자는 사랑을 구하는 자 " 요 ( 잠 17:9) 사랑은 " 악한 것을 생각지 아니 " 한다 ( keeps no record of wrong ) 고 말씀하셨는데도 말입니다 ( 고전 13:5).