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 ...
진리를 분명하게 전함으로 하나님 앞과 모든 사람 앞에 거리낌없이 생활해야 합니다. 우리가 하나님의 자비하심으로 성령님이 주시는 생명의 직분이요 사람을 의롭게 하는 직분을 받았으므로 우리는 낙심하지 말아야 합니다 . 오히려 우리는 은밀하고 부끄러운 일과 간사한 행동을 버리고 하나님의 말씀을 복잡하게 전하지 않고 다만 진리를 분명하게 전함으로 하나님 앞과 모든 사람 앞에 거리낌없이 생활해야 합니다 ( 고린도후서 3:8, 9; 4:1-2, 현대인의 성경 ).