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 ...
하나님보다 더 사랑하게 되어서 더욱더 욕심을 내는 ... 하나님께 은혜로 받은 물질의 축복을 하나님보다 더 사랑하게 되어서 더욱더 욕심을 내는 가운데 그 물질을 인간의 힘으로 더 얻고자 자기 몸과 마음을 그 우상에게 바치는 사람은 결국 그가 사랑하는 그 물질의 우상처럼 더러워질 수밖에 없을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 호세아 9:10, 현대인의 성경 ).