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 ...
사랑해야 할 자와 사랑하는 것을 조심해야 할 자? 북쪽 이스라엘 아합 왕은 자기에 대하여 좋은 일로는 예언하지 않고 항상 나쁜 일로만 예언하는 참 선지자 미가야를 미워하였는데 ( 역대하 18:7), 남쪽 유다 왕 여호사밧은 " 여호와를 미워하는 자 " 인 아합 왕을 사랑하여 (19:2) 아합 왕 가문과 혼인함으로 인척 관계를 맺었습니다 (18:1). 우리는 우리를 사랑으로 책망하는 참 목자를 사랑해야 하며 , 주님을 미워하는 자를 사랑하는 것을 조심해야 합니다 .