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 ...
일어나고 있으면서도 기도하지 않고 있습니다. 간음하는 자들로서 그 정욕이 계속 불일듯 일어나고 있으며 , 음모를 꾸미는 자들로서 그 마음에 분노가 밤새도록 쌓여 있다가 아침이 되면 타오르는 불처럼 일어나고 있습니다 . 하나님의 말씀입니다 : " 나에게 기도하는 자는 하나도 없구나 " ( 호세아 7:4, 6, 7, 현대인의 성경 ).