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 ...
건축자들은 아주 성실하게 일을 잘하였습니다. 팬데믹 때 오래된 승리장로교회 건물을 수리함에 있어서 수고하신 건축자들은 “ 아주 성실하게 일을 잘하였 ” 다고 생각합니다 ( 참고 : 역대하 34:12, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 개인적으로 하나님께서 하나님의 때에 그 건축자들을 보내주셔서 승리장로교회 건물을 저렴한 가격에 아주 잘 수리하게 하셨다고 믿습니다 .