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 ...
마음은 이미 더럽혀져 있음에도 불구하고 ... 유월절 어린양이신 예수님을 죽이려고 하는 유대인 지도자들은 자신들이 더럽혀지지 않고 유월절 음식을 먹으려고 로마 총독의 관저 안으로 들어가지 않았습니다 ( 요한복음 18:28, 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 예수님을 알지 못하고 믿는 않는 무지와 불신의 마음은 이미 더럽혀져 있음에도 불구하고 교회 안에서는 바리새인들처럼 외식하여 사람들 보기에 겉모양을 깨끗게 하고자 애쓰고 있습니다 .