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 ...
주님께서 정의와 공의를 행하지 않는 우리 그리스도인들에게 하시는 말씀? 주님께서 정의와 공의를 행하지 않는 우리 그리스도인들에게 하시는 말씀 ( 이사야 5:7): ' 내가 심히 기름진 산에 땅을 파서 돌을 제하고 극상품 포도나무를 심었다 . 그 중에 망대를 세웠고 또 그 안에 술틀을 팠다 . 내가 좋은 포도 맺기를 바랬는데 들포도를 맺었다 '(1-2 절 ). " 내가 내 포도원을 위하여 행한 것 외에 무엇을 더할 것이 있으랴 내가 좋은 포도 맺기를 기다렸거늘 들포도를 맺음이 어찌 됨인고 "(4 절 ).