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 ...
두 사람이 한 사람보다 더 낫습니다. 두 사람이 한 사람보다 더 나은 것은 협력하므로 일을 효과적으로 할 수 있기 때문입니다 . 만일 두 사람 중 하나가 넘어지면 다른 사람이 그를 도와 일으킬 수 있으나 혼자 있다가 넘어지면 그를 도와 일으켜 주는 자가 없으므로 그는 어려움을 당하게 됩니다 . 추운 방에 두 사람이 함께 누으면 따뜻해지지만 혼자서는 따뜻해질 수가 없습니다 . 한 사람으로는 당해 낼 수 없는 공격도 두 사람이면 능히 막아낼 수 있습니다 ( 전도서 4:9-12, 현대인의 성경 ).