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 ...
아내를 잘 모르는 남편? 남편 엘가나 , 그는 자기 아내 한나에게 " 내가 그대에게 열 아들보다 낫지 아니하냐 " 라고 말했지만 자기가 한나를 사랑하므로 또 다른 아내인 브닌나가 자식이 없는 한나를 심히 격분하게 하여 괴롭게 한 것을 전혀 몰랐던 것 같습니다 . 그는 자기 아내가 왜 울며 왜 식사를 안하며 왜 마음이 슬픈지 몰랐습니다 ( 삼상 1:2-8).