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 ...
혹시 지금 우리 나라 정부 관리들은 먹이를 찢는 이리처럼 부당한 이득을 얻기 위해 ... 혹시 지금 우리 나라 정부 관리들은 먹이를 찢는 이리처럼 부당한 이득을 얻기 위해 피를 흘리고 사람을 죽이며 , 우리 교회 목사님들은 담을 회칠하듯이 교회 장로님들인 그 정부 관리들의 죄를 덮어주고 ‘ 주님께서 말씀하셨습니다 ’ 라고 말하면서 그들에게 거짓되고 엉터리 설교를 하고 있는 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 에스겔 22:27-28, 현대인의 성경 )