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 ...
내 이웃을 그리 사랑해야 마땅한 것일진데 ... 하나님께서 나 같인 사랑 받을 자격이 없는 원수된 죄인을 먼저 사랑하시되 무조건적으로 변함없이 끝까지 사랑하셨고 지금도 또한 앞으로도 영원히 그리 사랑하실 것이다 라는 사실을 알아가면 알아갈 수록 나 또한 성령님의 인도하심 따라 내 이웃을 그리 사랑해야 마땅한 것일진데 ...