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 ...
목사님은 무엇이며 장로님은 무엇입니까 ? 목사님은 무엇이며 장로님은 무엇입니까 ? 그저 주님이 시키신 대로 여러분을 믿게 한 종들에 지나지 않습니다 . 목사님은 하나님의 말씀과 예수 그리스도의 복음을 심었고 , 장로님은 돌봄의 물을 주었습니다 . 그러나 여러분을 자라게 하신 분은 하나님이십니다 . 그러므로 심는 목사님과 물을 주는 장로님은 아무것도 아니지만 자라나게 하시는 하나님이 가장 중요합니다 ( 참고 : 고린도전서 3:5-7; 디모데전서 3:5, 현대인의 성경 ).