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 ...
혹시 지금 우리 그리스도인들은 마치 옳은 일을 행하며 주님의 명령을 저버리지 않은 것처럼 ... 혹시 지금 우리 그리스도인들은 마치 옳은 일을 행하며 주님의 명령을 저버리지 않은 것처럼 매 주일마다 주님을 찾고 주님의 말씀을 알기를 원하며 또한 주님을 가까이하는 것을 기뻐하는 것처럼 말하면서 주님께 죄를 범하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 이사야 58:1-2, 현대인의 성경 )