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 ...
우리는 예수님의 이름으로 자기를 낮추는 사람을 영접해야 합니다. 예수님께서는 “ 누구든지 내 이름으로 이런 어린 아이를 영접하면 곧 나를 영접하는 것이다 ” 하고 말씀하셨습니다 ( 마태복음 18:5, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리는 예수님의 이름으로 자기를 낮추는 사람을 영접해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 4 절 , 현대인의 성경 ). 그런데 혹시 지금 우리는 스스로 낮추는 사람보다 스스로 잘 난체하는 교만한 마음을 품은 사람을 영접하고 있는 것은 아닌가요 ? ( 참고 : 로마서 12:16, 현대인의 성경 )