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 ...
머리로는 올바른 성경 지식이 있으나 ... 머리로는 올바른 성경 지식이 있으나 마음으로는 자기를 옳게 보이려고 하는 사람은 그 올바른 성경 지식을 실천에 옮기려고 하지 않을 뿐만 아니라 옮긴다 해도 하나님의 영광을 드러내기보다 자기의 영광을 들어낼 것입니다 ( 누가복음 9:27-29, 현대인의 성경 ).