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 ...
선동하여 공격할 기회만 노리는 사탄 사울 왕은 자기 신하들에게 자기 아들 요나단이 다윗을 선동하여 자기를 ‘ 죽일 기회만 노리고 있다 ’ 고 말했는데 ( 사무엘상 22:8, 현대인의 성경 ) 실제로는 사울 왕이 다윗을 죽일 기회만 노리고 있었습니다 . 사탄은 질투하는 사람을 선동하여 어떻게 해서 든 수단방법을 가리지 않고 우리와 우리 가정과 교회를 공격할 기회만 노리고 있습니다 .