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 ...
이 예수님의 형제 중에 아주 보잘 것 없는 사람 하나에게 한 일이 바로 예수님에게 한 일입니다 . 누구든지 하늘에 계신 하나님 아버지의 뜻을 따라 사는 사람은 바로 예수님의 형제입니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 12:50, 현대인의 성경 ). 이 예수님의 형제 중에 아주 보잘 것 없는 사람 하나에게 한 일이 바로 예수님에게 한 일입니다 . 의로운 사람들은 영원한 생명을 누리는 곳에 들어갈 것입니다 (25:40, 46, 현대인의 성경 ).