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 ...
젊은 목사로서 ... " 누구든지 네 연소함을 업신여기지 못하게 하고 오직 말과 행실과 사랑과 믿음과 정절에 대하여 믿는 자에게 본이 되어 " ( 딤전 4:12). 젊은 목사로서 업신 여김을 받지 않으려면 ... 1. 언행일치의 삶을 살아야 한다 (" 오직 말과 행실 "). 2. 사랑 받기를 기대하기보다 하나님의 사랑으로 이웃을 사랑해야 한다 (" 사랑 "). 3. 역경과 어려움 속에서 믿음이 견고히 설 뿐만 아니라 믿음이 성장해야 한다 (" 믿음 ") 4. 마음이 정결해야 한다 (" 정절 ", 참고 : 시 73).