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 ...
죄를 이기지 못하고 죄에 다스림을 받으면 가인은 선을 행하지 않으므로 죄가 그의 문 앞에 도사리고 앉았고 결국 죄를 이기지 못하고 죄가 그를 다스렸습니다 . 그 결과 그는 마귀에게 속하여 동생 아벨을 들로 데리고 나가서 쳐죽였습니다 . 그가 왜 동생을 죽였습니까 ? 자기 행위는 악하고 동생의 행위는 의로왔기 때문입니다 . 이렇게 죄를 이기지 못하고 죄에 다스림을 받으면 형제를 미워하여 살인까지 합니다 ( 창세기 4:7-8; 요한일서 3:12, 15, 현대인의 성경 ).