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 ...
예수님의 제자가 되기에 적합하지 않습니다 . 예수님보다 자기 부모나 자기 자식을 더 사랑하는 사람은 예수님의 제자가 되기에 적합하지 않습니다 . 자기 십자가를 지고 예수님을 따르지 않는 사람 역시 예수님의 제자로서 적합하지 않습니다 . 예수님의 말씀입니다 : “ 자기 생명을 아끼는 사람은 잃을 것이며 나를 위해 자기 생명을 버리는 사람은 얻을 것이다 ”( 마태복음 10:37-39, 현대인의 성경 ).