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 ...
'나는 죄 없이 깨끗하다.' 라고 말할 사람이 누구입니까? ' 나는 내 마음을 깨끗하게 하였다 . 나는 죄 없이 깨끗하다 .' 라고 말할 사람이 누구입니까 ? ( 잠언 20:9, 현대인의 성경 ) “ 못된 행실 다 고치고 악한 생각 다 버려도 주 앞에서 정결 타고 자랑치는 못하리라 ”( 새 찬송가 274 장 , 4 절 ).