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 ...
주님 안에서 사도 바울의 강력한 권면입니다: 주님 안에서 사도 바울의 강력한 권면입니다 : ' 여러분 , 이제부터 여러분은 세상 사람들처럼 헛된 생각으로 무가치한 생활을 하지 마십시오 . 여러분은 하나님의 생명에서 떠나 깨닫는 마음이 어둡고 무지와 고집스럽게 살지 마십시오 . 여러분은 감각이 무뎌져서 부끄러운 줄도 모르고 방탕한 생활을 하지 마시고 한없는 욕심으로 온갖 더러운 짓을 더 이상 하지 마십시오 . 여러분은 그리스도를 그렇게 배우지 않았습니다 '( 에베소서 4:17-20, 현대인의 성경 ).