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 ...
죽일 만한 죄를 찾지도 못했는데 유대인들은 예수님과 사도 바울을 로마인들에게 고소하였지만 로마인들은 예수님이나 사도 바울에게서 죽일 만한 죄를 찾지 못했습니다 ( 누가복음 23:14, 15, 22; 사도행전 23:29, 현대인의 성경 ). 죄 없는 사람들을 고소하고 죽이려는 음모를 꾸미는 사탄의 세력들은 자신들의 거짓된 종교 신념으로도 예수님을 믿는 신자들을 죽이려고 애쓰고 있습니다 .