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 ...
만일 우리가 끝까지 마음의 더러운 우상을 섬기겠다고 고집한다면 ... 만일 우리가 끝까지 마음의 더러운 우상을 섬기겠다고 고집한다면 하나님은 우리에게 이렇게 말씀하고 계십니다 : “ 가서 너희 멋대로 하여라 ” … ‘ 그러나 후에는 너희가 회개하고 나에게 돌아와 나에게 분명히 순종할 것이며 너희 우상으로 나의 거룩한 이름을 더 이상 더럽히지 않을 것이다 . 너희가 나를 섬길 것이며 나는 너희를 기쁘게 받아들일 것이다 ’( 참고 : 에스겔 20:39-40, 현대인의 성경 ).