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 ...
40대 "40 대가 되면 체력 , 정력 , 시력 , 청력이 떨어지기 시작하고 백발 , 주름이 생겨난다 . 예전 같지 않다는 소리가 자주 나오고 실제로 그걸 느끼기 시작한다 . 거기다 원래 갖고 태어난 방어체력이 약화되어 가는 나이다 . 설상가상으로 생활습관이 제일 고약한 연대가 지금의 40 대다 . ... 이제부터 아름다움은 절로 오는 공짜가 아니다 . 잘 가꾸고 다듬어야 하는 게 중년의 미다 ." [ 이시형 , " 이시형처럼 살아라 "]