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 ...
스스로 심히 해롭게 하고 있습니다. 하나님의 성전에 올라와 예배하는 자들 중에는 아직도 악한 길을 걸으며 아직도 악행하는 자들이 있습니다 . 하나님께서는 하나님의 종들을 꾸준히 보내 그들을 말을 순종하라고 말씀하시지만 그들은 순종하지 않고 있습니다 . 오히려 그들은 하나님의 종들을 미워하고 있습니다 . 그들은 마음으로 살인죄를 범하고 있습니다 . 그러므로 그들은 자신들의 생명을 스스로 심히 해롭게 하고 있습니다 ( 렘 26:2-5, 8, 11, 19; 요일 3:15).