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 ...
음란한 마음이 우리에게 있으므로 ... 하나님은 우리에 관한 것을 모두 알고 계시며 우리는 하나님에게 하나도 숨기지 못할 것입니다 . 영적 창녀짓으로 우리 자신을 더럽히는 행위가 우리로 하여금 우리의 하나님에게로 돌아가지 못하게 하고 있습니다 . 음란한 마음이 우리에게 있으므로 우리가 하나님을 인정하지 않고 있습니다 . 우리의 교만이 그것을 증거하고 있습니다 ( 호세아 5:3-5, 현대인의 성경 ).