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 돈을 사랑하니 나는 돈을 따라 가겠습니다.' ' 내가 돈을 사랑하니 나는 돈을 따라 가겠습니다 ' 라고 말하면서 정신 없이 이러 저리 돈을 위하여 뛰어다니는 교인들 , 광야에 익숙한 들나귀가 성욕을 못 이겨 날뛰는 것 같습니다 . 누가 그것을 막을 수 있겠습니까 ? 어떻게 자신을 더럽히지 않고 돈을 섬기지 않았다고 말할 수 있겠습니까 ? ( 예레미야 2:23-25, 현대인의 성경 ).