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 ...
주님께서는 “삼가 모든 탐심을 물리치라”고 말씀하고 계십니다(누가복음 12:15). 하나님께서는 욕심을 내는 우리에게 ‘ 만일 이미 내가 너에게 준 것들이 부족하였다면 내가 너에게 더 많은 것을 주었을 것이다 ’ 라고 말씀하고 계십니다 ( 참고 : 사무엘하 12:8, 현대인의 성경 ). 그러나 자족하지 못하고 욕심을 내는 우리의 마음은 하나님께서 이미 내려 주신 축복들로 만족하지 못하기에 십계명을 어기고 우리 이웃이 소유한 것을 탐냅니다 ( 출애굽기 20:17, 현대인의 성경 ). 이러한 우리에게 주님께서는 “ 삼가 모든 탐심을 물리치라 ” 고 말씀하고 계십니다 ( 누가복음 12:15).