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 ...
죄의 줄에 우리 자신이 매여서는 아니 됩니다. 우리는 진리의 교훈을 듣지 않으므로 우리의 악에 스스로 걸려 넘어지며 우리의 죄의 줄에 우리 자신이 매여서는 아니 됩니다 . 결코 우리는 너무 어리석은 탓으로 길을 잃고 방황하면 아니 됩니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 5:22-23, 현대인의 성경 ).