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 ...
둘 중에 하나를 선택해야 합니다. 하나님께서는 우리에게 이렇게 말씀하고 계십니다 : " 너희가 어느 때까지 둘 사이에서 머뭇머뭇하려느냐 여호와가 만일 하나님이면 그를 따르고 바알이 만일 하나님이면 그를 따를지니라 " ( 왕상 18:21). 우리는 비겁한 침묵을 해서는 안됩니다 . 우리는 둘 중에 하나를 택해야 합니다 . 하나님입니까 ? 아니면 돈입니까 ? ( 마 6:24) 더 이상 둘 사이에서 머뭇머뭇해서는 안됩니다 .