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 ...
비록 우리가 육신을 지니고 살지만 ... 비록 우리가 육신을 지니고 살지만 육신이 일을 생각하고 , 육신의 일을 추구하며 , 육신의 생각대로 싸우고 있는 것은 아닙니다 . 육신의 생각은 하나님과 원수가 됩니다 . 그 이유는 육신이 생각은 하나님의 법에 굴복하지 아니할 뿐 아니라 할 수도 없습니다 . 그리고 육신의 생각은 사망입니다 . 우리는 성령님의 따라 사는 사람들로서 성령님의 일을 생각하므로 성령님의 열매를 맺습니다 ( 로마서 8:5-7; 갈라디아서 5:19-23; 고린도후서 10:3, 현대인의 성경 ).