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 ...
하나님의 영광을 위하여 마시지 말고 먹지 말아야 합니다. 내 자유요 내 양심에 거리낌이 없기에 음식을 감사함으로 먹어도 되지만 그 음식을 먹은 것이 남의 양심에 거리낌이 되므로 내 자유가 남의 양심으로 판단을 받고 내가 그 음식 때문에 남의 비난을 받는다면 우리는 하나님의 영광을 위하여 그 음식을 먹지 말아야 합니다 ( 참고 : 고린도전서 10:25-31, 현대인의 성경 ).