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 ...
그 때 우리는 무엇을 말할까 걱정할 필요가 없습니다 . 사람들을 조심해야 합니다 . 우리는 예수님 때문에 ( 덕분에 ) 모든 사람에게 미움을 받을 것입니다 . 사람들이 우리를 법정에 넘길 것입니다 . 심지어 예수님을 믿지 않은 우리 식구가 우리를 대적하고 고발할 것입니다 . 그 때 우리는 무엇을 말할까 걱정할 필요가 없습니다 . 그 이유는 우리 속에서 말씀하시는 우리 하나님 아버지의 성령님이 우리가 할 말을 일러주실 것이기 때문입니다 . 그래서 우리는 법정에서도 불신자들에게 예수님의 증인이 될 것입니다 . 끝까지 견디는 사람은 구원을 받을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 10:17-22, 현대인의 성경 ).