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 ...
부하려 하는 자들이 믿음에서 떠나지 않기 위해서는 ... 부하려 하는 자들이 믿음에서 떠나지 않기 위해서는 욕심이 해롭다는 것과 탐심은 미혹을 받게 만는다는 것을 알고 돈이 ( 잘 ) 벌릴 때 돈을 사랑하는 마음을 경계하고 오히려 자족하는 마음을 가져야 합니다 ( 딤전 6:6-10).