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 ...
불량배, 못돼먹은 사람, 수다쟁이, 난폭한 사람, 능청맞게 눈짓하는 사람, 입술을 굳게 다무는 사람 불량배는 언제나 남을 해칠 일만 생각하고 , 못돼먹은 사람은 다툼을 일으키며 , 수다쟁이는 친한 친구를 갈라 놓고 , 난폭한 사람은 자기 이웃을 꾀어 좋지 못한 길로 인도하며 , 능청맞게 눈짓하는 사람은 못된 일을 꾀하고 , 입술을 굳게 다무는 사람은 악을 불러 일으킵니다 ( 잠언 16:27-30, 현대인의 성경 ).