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 ...
내 인생을 두 단어로 요약한다면 ... 제 인생을 뒤돌아 볼 때 두 단어로 요약할 수 있다고 생각됩니다 : " 엘리에셀 " 과 ' 에벤에셀 ": ' 나의 하나님은 나를 도우시는 하나님이시요 [" 엘리에셀 "( 출 18:4)] 나를 여기까지 도와주셨습니다 [" 에벤에셀 "( 삼상 7:12)].