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 ...
사람을 두려워하지 말고 하나님을 두려워해야 합니다 . 이집트 사람들은 학대를 받으면 받을수록 더 많이 번성하는 이스라엘 사람들을 두려워한 반면에 히브리 산파인 십브라와 부아는 하나님을 두려워했습니다 ( 출애굽기 1:12, 15, 17, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리는 사람을 두려워하지 말고 하나님을 두려워해야 합니다 . 그래서 우리는 사람의 명령을 듣고 그 명령대로 행하기보다 하나님의 말씀을 듣고 순종해야 합니다 .