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 ...
"내가 내 고집대로 살아도 모든 것이 다 잘 될 것이다"? 우상을 섬기는 자는 독한 열매를 맺는 독초의 뿌리와 같은 자들입니다 . 그러한 자들은 저주의 경고를 듣고도 " 내가 내 고집대로 살아도 모든 것이 다 잘 될 것이다 " 라는 경솔한 생각을 합니다 ( 신명기 29:18-19, 현대인의 성경 ).