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 ...
아내들은 속 사람을 아름답게 해야 합니다. 아내된 여러분은 하나님 보시기에 매우 귀한 일인 겉모양만 화려하게 꾸미지 말고 순하고 정숙한 마음 가짐으로 속 사람을 아름답게 해야 합니다 . 그리고 아내된 여러분은 자기 남편에게 복종함으로 자기를 꾸며야 합니다 . 아내된 여러분이 남편에게 순종할 때에 주님의 말씀을 믿지 않는 남편이라도 말없이 실천하는 여러분의 행동을 보고 하나님을 믿게 될 것입니다 . 여러분의 남편들은 여러분이 하나님을 섬기면서 깨끗한 생활을 하는 것을 지켜보고 있습니다 ( 베드로전서 3:1-5, 현대인의 성경 ).