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 ...
저는 하늘 나라에서 가장 작은 사람입니다. 하나님 보시기에 하늘 나라에게 위대한 사람은 가장 작은 계명이라 할지라도 그 계명을 순종하면서 다른 사람에게 그렇게 하라고 가르치는 사람입니다 . 그러나 가장 작은 사람은 그 계명을 어기면서 다른 사람에게 그렇게 하라고 가르치는 사람입니다 . 저는 하늘 나라에서 가장 작은 사람입니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 5:19, 현대인의 성경 ).