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 ...
유혹을 받는 것은 죄가 아닙니다. 시험을 받는 것 , 다시 말하면 , 유혹을 받는 것 자체는 죄가 아닙니다 . 만일 유혹을 받는 것이 죄라면 죄 없으신 예수님도 죄를 범했다는 말이 됩니다 . 그러나 성경 히브리서 4 장 15 절은 이렇게 말씀하고 있습니다 : "... 모든 일에 우리와 똑같이 시험 ( 유혹 ) 을 받으신 이로되 죄는 없으시니라 ." 유혹을 받으신 예수님은 죄가 없으십니다 . 그러므로 유혹을 받는다는 것 자체는 죄가 아닙니다 . 그러나 그 유혹을 이기지 못하고 져서 그 유혹에 넘어가 하나님의 계명에 불순종하는 것은 죄입니다 . (Bruce Wilkinson, "OVERCOMING TEMPTATION")