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 ...
우리 옛 사람의 본능은 우리의 원수에게 직접 복수하고 싶은 것일텐데 ... 우리 옛 사람의 본능은 우리의 원수에게 직접 복수하고 싶은 것일텐데 성경은 " 여러분 , 여러분이 직접 복수하지 말고 하나님께 맡기십시오 " 라고 말씀하고 있습니다 . " 성경에는 ' 원수 갚은 것은 나의 일이다 . 내가 갚아 주겠다 ' 라고 기록되어 있습니다 ." 뿐만 아니라 성경은 " 네 원수가 굶주리거든 먹을 것을 주고 목말라하거든 마실 것을 주어라 " 고 말씀하고 있습니다 . 성경은 우리의 옛 사람의 본능을 뛰어넘어 ( 초월하여 ) 원수를 사랑하라고까지 말씀하고 있습니다 ( 마태복음 5:44; 로마서 12:19-20, 현대인의 성경 ).