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 ...
벌레와 구더기에 지나지 않는 사람이 어떻게 ...? 벌레와 구더기에 지나지 않는 사람이 어떻게 하나님 앞에 서서 감히 의롭다고 주장할 수 있으며 어떻게 깨끗할 수 있겠습니까 ? ( 참고 : 욥기 25:4-5, 현대인의 성경 ) 그런데 이러한 우리를 하나님께서는 예수 그리스도의 피로 깨끗하게 하셨고 ( 히브리서 9:22, 현대인의 성경 ) 또한 의롭다고 하셨습니다 ( 로마서 4:5, 현대인의 성경 ).