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 ...
그리하면 될 것 같아도 ... 죽어 땅에 묻였지만 그 영혼이 지옥에서 고통을 당하는 중에 주님께 제발 부탁하여 죽었다가 살아난 주님이 품에 안겨 있는 사람을 내 식구에게 보내 그들에게 경고하여 회개하므로 내 남은 식구만이라도 이 고통받는 곳에 오지 않게 해주시면 될 것 같아도 하나님의 말씀을 듣지 않는 그 식구는 비록 죽은 사람이 다시 살아난다고 해도 믿지 않을 것입니다 ( 누가복음 16:22-31, 현대인의 성경 ).