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 ...
진정으로 회개했다는 것을 보여줄만한 바른 행동이 없습니다 . 바리새인들과 사두개인들과 같은 독사의 자식들은 회개의 합당한 열매를 맺지 못하고 있습니다 . 즉 , 그들은 진정으로 회개했다는 것을 보여줄만한 바른 행동이 없습니다 . 하나님의 말씀입니다 : “ 도끼가 이미 나무 뿌리에 놓였으니 좋은 열매를 맺지 않는 나무는 다 찍혀 불에 던져질 것이다 ”( 마태복음 3:8, 10, 현대인의 성경 ).