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 ...
"여인과 간음하는 자는 무지한 자입니다." 음란한 여자의 아름다움을 탐하지 말며 그녀의 눈짓에 홀리지 말아야 합니다 . 음란한 여자는 사람의 재산뿐 아니라 사람의 귀중한 생명까지 도둑질해 갑니다 . 남의 아내와 잠을 자는 것도 위험한 일입니다 . 그러므로 누구든지 남의 아내를 만지는 자는 벌을 면치 못할 것입니다 . 여인과 간음하는 자는 무지한 자입니다 . 이것을 행하는 자는 자기 영혼을 망하게 하며 상함과 능욕을 받고 부끄러움을 씻을 수 없게 됩니다 ( 잠언 6:24-33, 현대인의 성경 ).