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 ...
만일 주님께서 내 아들도 목사가 되게 하신다면 ... 만일 주님께서 나의 아버지를 이어 나를 주님의 종인 목사가 되게 하셨듯이 내 아들 Dillon( 뜻 : 진실하고 신실하다 )[ 한국어 이름은 “ 승관 ”( 뜻 : 승리의 면류관 )] 로 하여금 나를 이어 목사가 되게 하신다면 주님께서 그에게 크신 은혜를 베풀어주시사 그로 하여금 진실하고 신실한 주님의 종으로 세워주시사 승리의 면류관을 얻게 하여 주시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 열왕기상 3:7, 현대인의 성경 ).