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 ...
"그러므로 하나님께서 짝지어 주신 것을 사람이 나누지 못할 것이다”하고 말씀하셨는데 ... 예수님께서는 분명히 “ 너희는 사람을 창조하신 분이 처음에 남자와 여자를 만드시고 그러므로 남자가 부모를 떠나 자기 아내와 합하여 두 사람이 한 몸이 될 것이다 라고 하신 말씀을 읽지 못하였느냐 ? 그렇게 되면 두 몸이 아니라 한 몸이다 . 그러므로 하나님께서 짝지어 주신 것을 사람이 나누지 못할 것이다 ” 하고 말씀하셨는데 혹시 우리는 바리새인들처럼 “ 구실만 있으면 남편이 아내를 버려도 좋습니까 ?” 하고 예수님에게 마음 속으로 물으면서 예수님을 시험하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 마태복음 19:3-6, 현대인의 성경 )