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 ...
모든 사람에게 임하는 그 모든 것이 일반입니다 . 모든 사람에게 임하는 그 모든 것이 일반입니다 . 모든 사람의 결국은 일반입니다 ( 전도서 9:2, 3). 모든 사람의 끝은 죽음입니다 (7:2). 이렇게 인간이 같은 운명에 처해 있다는 것은 공평하지 못한 일로서 사람들은 구태여 선하게 살려고 애쓰지 않고 한평생 미친 개처럼 살다가 결국 저 세상으로 가고 맙니다 (9:3, 현대인의 성경 ).