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 ...
주님의 위로의 도구로 쓰임받는 주님의 제자 주님의 위로의 도구로 쓰임받는 바나바와 같은 주님의 제자는 다른 제자들이 변화된 사람에 대한 옛 선입관을 가지고 다가가기는 커녕 사귀려고 다가오는 그 변화된 사람을 두려워서 머뭇거리든 물리칠 때에도 그 변화된 사람의 삶 속에 행하신 주님의 일과 그 변화된 사람이 행한 주님의 일을 다른 제자들에게 알림으로 그 변화된 사람과 다른 제자들과 함께 지내도록 중재 역할을 잘 합니다 ( 참고 : 사도행전 9:26-28, 현대인의 성경 ).