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 ...
“안식일에 해서는 안 될 일”들을 행하면 큰 죄를 범하는 것인 줄 알고 지냈었습니다. 바리새인들처럼 사람들이 만든 법을 마치 하나님의 교훈인 것처럼 가르쳐서 ( 참고 : 마태복음 15:9, 현대인의 성경 ) 우리가 “ 안식일에 해서는 안 될 일 ” 들을 행하면 큰 죄를 범하는 것인 줄 알고 지냈던 때가 생각납니다 . 이러한 사람들이 만든 “ 안식일 규정 ” 은 어겨도 죄가 되지 않는다는 것을 성경 말씀에서 읽지 못했던 것입니다 ( 참고 : 12:2, 5, 현대인의 성경 ).