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 ...
자격 세례 요한은 자신이 예수님의 신발끈을 풀어 드릴 자격도 없다고 말하였고 ( 요한복음 1:27, 현대인의 성경 ), 어떤 백부장은 " 저는 주님을 내 집에까지 오시게 할 만한 자격이 없습니다 " 라고 말했습니다 ( 누가복음 7:6, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 주님을 섬길만한 자격도 없는 사람입니다 . " 우리가 이런 일을 할 수 있는 자격이 우리에게서 났다고 생각하지 않습니다 . 우리의 자격은 하나님에게서 납니다 " ( 고후 3:5, 새번역 ).