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 ...
계속해서 하나님의 명령에 불순종하고 하나님의 법을 어기면서 거짓되게 행한다면 ... 만일 그 의로운 사람에게 난폭한 아들이 있다고 가정해 보십시다 . 그 아들은 아버지처럼 의롭지 못하고 공정하지 않으며 옳지 않은 일을 행하므로 계속해서 하나님의 명령에 불순종하고 하나님의 법을 어기면서 거짓되게 행한다면 그 아들은 결코 살지 못하고 반드시 죽을 것이며 그의 죽음의 대한 책임은 그에게 돌아갈 것입니다 ( 에스겔 18:5, 9, 10, 13, 현대인의 성경 ).