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 ...
탐욕으로 인해 어리석게 된 지혜로운 사람은 ... 탐욕으로 인해 어리석게 된 지혜로운 사람은 일의 끝보다 시작을 중요시하고 , 인내하지 못하고 교만하며 , 성급하게 화를 내는 바보들이나 하는 짓을 합니다 . 또한 그는 “ 어째서 지금이 옛날보다 못한가 ?” 하고 과거에 자신의 전성기를 그리워합니다 ( 참고 : 전도서 7:7-10, 현대인의 성경 ).