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 ...
이 땅에는 진실이 아닌 거짓이 판을 치고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 혹시 지금 우리 그리스도인들이 활을 당기듯이 혀를 놀려 거짓말을 쏘아대므로 이 땅에는 진실이 아닌 거짓이 판을 치고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 혹시 지금 우리들은 악에서 악으로 줄달음치며 하나님을 우리의 하나님으로 인정하지 않고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 예레미야 9:3, 현대인의 성경 )