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 ...
가장 교활한 사탄이 우리의 생각의 영역에 들게하는 의문들과 말들 가장 교활한 사탄이 우리의 생각의 영역에 들게하는 의문들과 말들을 우리는 매우 경계해야 합니다 ( 창세기 3:1-5, 현대인의 성경 ). 그러기 위해선 우리는 하나님의 말씀을 밤낮 묵상해야 합니다 ( 시편 1:2, 현대인의 성경 ), 우리가 하나님의 말씀을 생각하고 또 생각하면 사탄이 우리의 생각의 영역에 들게하는 의문들이나 말들을 분별하여 믿음으로 차단할 수 있을 것입니다 .