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 ...
“죄 없는 사람”을 “죄인”으로 단정하고자 “안식일에 규정”을 어기는지 유심히 지켜보고 있다가 정죄할 구실을 찾습니다. 바리새인들처럼 사람들이 만든 “ 안식일의 규정 ” 을 확고히 믿고 따르며 “ 안식일에 해서는 안 될 일 ” 들을 철저히 지키는 사람들은 예수님의 말씀은 “ 내가 자비를 원하고 제사를 원치 않는다 ” 는 말씀이 무슨 뜻인지 모르고 있기에 ( 관심도 없기에 ?) “ 죄 없는 사람 ” 을 “ 죄인 ” 으로 단정하고자 “ 안식일에 규정 ” 을 어기는지 유심히 지켜보고 있다가 정죄할 구실을 찾습니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 12:2, 5, 7, 10, 현대인의 성경 ).