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 ...
비록 우리가 육신을 지니고 살지만 ...
비록 우리가 육신을 지니고 살지만 육신이 일을 생각하고, 육신의 일을 추구하며, 육신의 생각대로 싸우고 있는 것은 아닙니다. 육신의 생각은 하나님과 원수가 됩니다. 그 이유는 육신이 생각은 하나님의 법에 굴복하지 아니할 뿐 아니라 할 수도 없습니다. 그리고 육신의 생각은 사망입니다. 우리는 성령님의 따라 사는 사람들로서 성령님의 일을 생각하므로
성령님의 열매를 맺습니다(로마서 8:5-7; 갈라디아서
5:19-23; 고린도후서 10:3, 현대인의 성경).
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