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 ...
지식을 미워하는 미련한 자들 지식을 미워하는 미련한 자들은 자신의 어리석음을 좋아하며 자신의 거만함을 기뻐하므로 지혜가 외쳐 부르는 소리와 책망을 듣고 돌이키기보다 그 부르는 소리를 듣기 싫어하고 거들 떠 보지도 않을 뿐만 아니라 지혜의 모든 교훈을 멸시 ( 무시 ) 하고 지혜의 책망을 받지 않습니다 . 그 결과 미련한 자들에게는 두려움이 광풍 같이 임하겠고 그들의 재앙이 폭풍 같이 이르겠고 그들에게 근심과 슬픔이 임할 것입니다 ( 잠언 1:20-27, 현대인의 성경 ).