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 ...
너무 늙어 재혼할 수도 없는 시어머니? 너무 늙어 재혼할 수도 없는 시어머니 나오미는 비록 자기 자신은 남편 없이 살 수 있어도 자기의 두 며느리인 오르바와 룻은 재혼하여 남편과 함께 행복한 가정을 이루길 원했습니다 ( 룻기 1:9, 12, 현대인의 성경 ). 며느리의 행복을 위하는 시어머니가 돼야 합니다 .