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 ...
하나님보다 돈을 더 사랑하는 영적 음란한 마음을 가지고 ... 하나님보다 돈을 더 사랑하는 영적 음란한 마음을 가지고 스스로 자신을 더럽힌 사람들은 진정으로 하나님을 알지 못하기에 돈을 사랑하여 돈을 쫓는 영적 창녀짓과 같은 자신들의 행위가 그들을 그들의 하나님에게 돌아가지 못하게 하고 있습니다 ( 참고 : 호세아 5:3-4, 현대인의 성경 ; 누가복음 16:14; 디모데전서 6:10).