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 ...
에바브로디도와 같은 사람을 존경하십시오. 에바브로디도처럼 자기가 병든 것을 여러분이 알게 되었다고 걱정하는 사람 , 여러분 모두를 그리워하고 있는 사람 , 여러분이 그를 다시 보게 되면 기뻐할 사람 , 멀리 있는 여러분을 대신해서 나를 도우려고 위험을 무릅쓰고 그리스도의 일을 하다가 죽을 뻔하기까지 한 사람 , 그런 사람을 여러분은 주님 안에서 기쁨으로 맞아들이고 또 그와 같은 사람들을 존경하십시오 ( 빌립보서 2:25-30, 현대인의 성경 ).