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 ...
불순종하는 자의 가치관 하나님의 명령은 다 진멸하라였는데 불순종하는 교만한 자는 자신이 보기에 " 가장 좋은 것 " 은 남기고 " 가치 없고 하잖은 것 " 만 진멸합니다 . 이렇게 불순종하는 자의 가치관은 자기가 보기에 " 가장 좋은 것 " 이 중요하지 ( 그 " 가장 좋은 것 " 이 자기 자신에게 매우 해로운 것인 줄도 모르고 ) 결코 하나님의 명령에 순종하는 것이 가장 중요하다는 사실을 모르고 있습니다 ( 삼상 15:3, 9, 22).