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 ...
그러므로 우리는 나그네를 사랑해야 합니다. 우리의 하나님 여호와는 가장 높은 신이시며 모든 것을 다스리는 주님이시요 위대하고 능력 있는 두려운 하나님이시며 사람의 겉모양을 보지 않으시고 뇌물을 받지 않으시는 분이십니다 . 그분은 또 고아와 과부들이 정당한 대우를 받게 하시고 나그네를 사랑하셔서 그들에게 먹을 것과 입을 것을 주십니다 . 그러므로 우리는 나그네를 사랑해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 10:17-19, 현대인의 성경 ).