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 ...
미련한 아내? 남편 아합을 주님 안에서 지혜롭게 도와야 할 아내 이세벨은 오히려 남편의 탐욕을 만족케 하고자 나봇의 포도원을 아합 왕이 갖도록 말했습니다 ( 열왕기상 21:7, 15, 현대인의 성경 ). 그녀는 하나님을 경외하지 않는 미련한 아내였습니다 . 이러한 미련한 여자는 스스로 가정을 파괴합니다 ( 잠언 14:1, 현대인의 성경 ).