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 ...
지옥행 급행 열차를 타는 것이나 다름없습니다. 지혜 없는 어리석은 젊은이는 간교하고 음란한 여자의 유혹에 넘어가 그녀를 따라가되 소가 도살장으로 가는 것 같고 사슴이 올가미 속으로 뛰어들어가는 것 같으므로 화살이 그의 심장을 꿰뚫고 자기 생명의 위험을 당하며 결국 지옥행 급행 열차를 타는 것이나 다름없습니다 ( 잠언 8:7, 10, 21-23, 27, 현대인의 성경 ).