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 ...
'우리가 돈을 사랑하고 있으니 우리를 돈을 따라가겠습니다’? 주님은 우리에게 ‘ 신발을 벗은 채 목이 타도록 헤매고 다니면서 돈을 찾지 말라 ’ 고 말씀하고 계시지만 우리는 ‘ 아닙니다 , 그것은 가망 없는 일입니다 . 우리가 돈을 사랑하고 있으니 우리를 돈을 따라가겠습니다 ’ 라고 말하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 만일 그렇다면 도둑이 붙들리면 수치를 당하는 것처럼 우리도 수치를 당할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 2:25-26, 현대인의 성경 )