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 ...
우리는 가정의 불행을 접해서라도 ... 우리는 가정의 불행을 접해서라도 우리의 교만함을 깨닫고 회개하여 어린 아이처럼 자기를 낮추는 사람이 되어서 하늘 나라에 들어가야 합니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 18:7-9, 현대인의 성경 ). 그리고 우리는 겸손한 마음을 가지고 예수님의 말씀대로 자기를 낮추는 “ 이런 어린 아이 하나라도 업신여기지 않도록 조심 ” 해야 합니다 . 그 이유는 “ 그들의 천사들이 하늘에 계신 내 ( 예수님의 ) 아버지를 항상 뵙고 있 ” 기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 10 절 , 현대인의 성경 ).