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 ...
왜 우리는 서로 사랑하지 못하고 있는 것일까요? 우리가 주님의 계명대로 서로 사랑해야 한다는 것을 알면서도 왜 우리는 그 계명에 순종하지 못하는 것일까요 ? 그 원인은 우리에게 큰 사랑을 베푸신 성부 하나님과 우리의 죄를 위하여 화목제물로서 십자가에서 스스로 목숨을 버리신 태초부터 계신 영원한 생명의 말씀이신 성자 예수 그리스도와 친밀한 사귐 ( 교제 ) 를 누리고 있지 못하고 있기 때문입니다 ( 요일 1:1-3; 2:2; 3:1, 16).