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 ...
이 세상의 부자들은 ... 이 세상의 부자들은 교만하거나 곧 없어질 재물에 소망을 두지 말고 오직 우리에게 모든 것을 넘치게 주셔서 누리게 하시는 하나님께 소망을 두고 선을 행하며 선한 사업을 많이 하고 나누어 주기를 좋아하며 남의 어려움을 깊이 동정하는 너그러운 사람이 되야 합니다 . 이것이 여러분들의 장래를 위해 좋은 터를 쌓는 것이며 그렇게 함으로써 여러분은 영원한 생명을 얻게 될 것입니다 ( 디모데전서 6:17-19, 현대인의 성경 ).