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 ...
교만하여 아무것도 알이 못하고 변론과 언쟁을 좋아하는 자입니다 . 바른 말 곧 우리 주 예수 그리스도의 말씀과 경건에 관한 교훈을 따르지 아니하고 다른 교훈을 가르치는 자는 교만하여 아무것도 알지 못하고 변론과 언쟁을 좋아하는 자입니다 . 그런데서 시기와 분쟁과 비방과 악한 생각이 나며 마음이 부패해지고 진리를 상실하고 신앙을 이익의 수단으로 생각하는 사람들의 다툼이 그칠 날이 없습니다 ( 디모데전서 6:3-5, 현대인의 성경 ).