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 ...
고리 대금업자처럼 착취하여 부유하게 된 욕심 많은 교만한 악인 한없이 욕심을 부리며 죽음처럼 만족할 줄 모르는 교만한 악인은 자기 소유가 아닌 것을 끌어모아 자기 집을 위해 부당한 이득을 취하며 고리 대금업자처럼 착취하여 부유하게 되지만 그의 채무자들이 갑자기 일어나서 화를 내며 그에게 달려들어 그를 떨게 하며 그들이 그를 약탈하지 않겠습니까 ? ( 하박국 2:5-7, 9, 현대인의 성경 )