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 ...
부자들은 사리 사욕을 채우기 위해 그 권력자들과 결탁합니다 . 착하고 정직한 사람은 세상에서 점점 사라지고 살인자들과 자기 형제를 해치려는 사람들뿐입니다 . 그들은 모두 악을 행하는 데 익숙하여 권력자들은 뇌물을 요구하고 부자들은 사리 사욕을 채우기 위해 그 권력자들과 결탁합니다 . 하나님께서는 그들에게 경고하신 대로 형벌의 날이 다가왔습니다 . 이제부터는 그들에게 혼란이 있을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 미가 7:2-4, 현대인의 성경 ).