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 ...
거짓말까지 해가면서 모함을 하여 곤경에 빠트립니다 . 요셉에게 눈짓을 하며 함께 잠자리에 들자고 하면서 날마다 치근거렸던 보디발의 아내는 계속 거절을 당하면서도 요셉의 옷을 붙들고 또 다시 " 나와 함께 잠자리에 들자 " 했지만 요셉이 자기 옷을 그녀의 손에 버려 든 책 뿌리치고 밖으로 뛰쳐나가니까 그녀는 요셉이 자기를 희롱하였고 자기를 겁탈하려고 자기 방으로 들어왔다고 거짓말을 하여 결국 요셉은 감옥에 갇히게 됩니다 ( 창세기 39:7-20, 현대인의 성경 ). 가짜 사랑은 육신의 정욕에 이끌려서 동침을 하려고 해서 거절을 당할 때 상대방에 대하여 거짓말까지 해가면서 모함을 하여 곤경에 빠트립니다 .