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 ...
성경은 간음하지 말라고 말씀하고 있습니다. 성경은 간음하지 말라고 말씀하고 있습니다 ( 출애굽기 20:14). 예수님께서는 이렇게 말씀하셨습니다 : " 누구든지 정욕의 눈으로 여자를 바라보는 사람은 이미 마음으로 그녀와 간음하였다 "( 마태복음 5:28, 현대인의 성경 ), " 누구든지 자기 아내와 이혼하고 다른 여자와 결혼하는 사람은 간음하는 자이며 이혼한 여자와 결혼하는 사람도 간음하는 자이다 "( 누가복음 16:18, 현대인의 성경 ).