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 ...
마치 에덴동산 같아 보일지라도 ... 아무리 우리 눈으로 보기에 그곳이 넉넉하고 풍족해 보이되 마치 에덴동산 같아 보일지라도 ( 창세기 13:10) 그 곳에 거하는 사람들이 하나님 앞에 큰 죄인들이라면 (13 절 ) 우리는 그 곳은 에덴동산이 아니라 소돔과 고모라임을 명심해야 합니다 (10 절 ). 만일 우리가 우리의 명철을 의지하여 ( 잠언 3:5) 소돔과 고모라와 같은 곳을 선택한다면 컽으로는 편안하고 풍족하게 살지는 모르겠지만 우리의 의로운 심령은 상할 것입니다 ( 베드로후서 2:8).