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 ...
간교한 여자의 숨겨진 의도 " 간교한 " 여자 ( 음녀 ) 는 자신의 의도를 숨기도 지혜없는 어리석은 남자를 맞이합니다 ( 잠언 7:10). 그녀의 숨겨인 의도는 " 함정 " 을 놓아 (23:27-28) 그로 하여금 결혼 생활에 충실하지 못하게 만드는 것입니다 . 그 음녀의 숨겨진 참된 의도는 많은 결혼한 남자들로 하여금 결혼할 때에 언약하였던 것을 파기하도록 만드는 것입니다 ( 박윤선 ).