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 ...
입으로는 다정이 말하면서도 마음 속으로는 ... " 사람을 죽이는 화살과 같 " 은 혀를 가진 " 이웃 " 들을 조심해야 합니다 . 그 이유는 " 그들은 항상 거짓을 말하고 입으로는 " 우리에게 " 다정히 말하면서도 마음 속으로는 " 우리를 " 잡을 덫을 놓고 있 " 기 때문입니다 ( 예레미야 9 장 4, 8 절 , 현대인의 성경 ).