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 ...
거듭나지 못한 세상 사람들은 ... 거듭나지 못한 세상 사람들은 하나님께서 주신 성령을 받지 못하고 세상의 영을 받았기에 영적인 진리를 모르고 또한 영적 분별력과 영적 이해력이 없으므로 하나님의 성령의 일들을 받지 않을 뿐만 아니라 그것들이 그들에게는 어리석게 보일 뿐입니다 ( 고린도전서 2:12-14, 현대인의 성경 ).