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 ...
하나님을 섬기는 남녀 성도님들 ... 남자 성도들은 화를 내거나 다투지 말고 어디서나 거룩한 손을 들어 기도해야 합니다 . 여자 성도들은 지나치게 꾸미거나 귀금속과 비싼 옷으로 단장하지 말고 정숙하고 단정한 몸가짐을 해야 합니다 . 하나님을 섬기는 여자 성도들은 마땅히 선한 행실로 자기를 꾸며야 합니다 ( 디모데전서 2:8-10, 현대인의 성경 ).