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 ...
우리의 영혼이 행복으로 만족하지 못한다면 ...? 아무리 사람이 자녀를 많이 낳고 천년의 갑절을 산다고 할지라도 그가 즐거움을 누리지 못하고 그의 영혼은 그러한 행복으로 만족하지 못하고 죽어서 제대로 매장되지 못한다면 그 사람보다 낙태된 아이가 낫다고 생각됩니다 . 그 이유는 낙태된 아이는 헛되이 왔다가 이름 한 자 남기지 못한 채 어두움 속에서 사라지므로 빛도 보지 못하고 자기가 존재한 것도 알지 못하지만 그 사람보다는 더 평안하기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 전도서 6:3-6, 현대인의 성경 ).