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 ...
나는 마음이 병든 위선자입니다. 내 눈 속에 있는 들보는 보지 못하면서 상대방의 눈 속에 있는 티는 보여서 마음 속으로라도 그 사람을 비판 ( 판단 ) 하면서 입술로는 ‘ 나니까 당신을 생각해서 당신의 눈 속에 있는 티를 빼내 주겠다 ’ 고 말한다면 , 나는 마음이 병든 위선자입니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 7:1-5, 현대인의 성경 ).