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 ...
만일 우리가 돈을 우상화해서 결합되어있다면 ... 만일 우리가 돈을 우상화해서 결합되어있다면 , 그래서 주님께서 우리를 그냥 내버려 두심으로 우리가 실컷 돈을 사랑하고 쫓는 영적 창녀짓을 하게 되면 , 이것은 우리가 수치를 기뻐하고 있는 것이요 또한 우리는 돈 사랑 때문에 반드시 수치를 당할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 호세아 4:17-19, 현대인의 성경 ).