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 ...
"하늘 나라를 위해 스스로 결혼을 포기한 사람"? 예수님의 제자들 : " 남편과 아내의 관계가 그런 것이라면 차라리 결혼하지 않는 것이 더 낫겠습니다 ." 예수님 : " 모든 사람이 다 이 말대로 할 수는 없고 하나님이 허락하신 사람들만 그렇게 할 수 있다 . 처음부터 결혼할 수 없는 몸으로 태어난 남자도 있고 불구자가 되어서 결혼할 수 없는 남자도 있으며 하늘 나라를 위해 스스로 결혼을 포기한 사람도 있다 . 이 교훈을 받아들일 수 있는 사람은 받아들여라 " ( 마태복음 19:10-12, 현대인의 성경 ).