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 ...
시기 사도들을 몹시 시기하여 그들을 잡아다가 감옥에 가뒀던 유대인 지도자들인 대제사장과 그와 한패인 사두개파 사람들은 결국에 가서는 예수님도 시기하여 로마 총독 빌라도에게 넘겨 십자가에 못 박혀 죽였습니다 ( 마태복음 27:18; 사도행전 5:17-18, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리는 시기하지 말아야 합니다 . 우리는 불의를 행하는 자들을 시기하지 말아야 합니다 ( 시편 37:1). 우리는 예수님을 안 믿는 세상 사람들처럼 우리 가운데 시기와 다툼이 있어서는 아니 됩니다 ( 고린도전서 3:3, 현대인의 성경 ). 시기와 다툼이 있는 곳에는 혼란과 모든 악한 일이 있습니다 ( 야고보서 3:16).