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 ...
미련한 자는 그 미련한 것을 거듭 행합니다. 어리석은 사울 왕은 다윗에게 자기가 범죄하였다고 고백한 후 “ 네가 오늘 내 생명을 구했으니 내가 다시는 너를 해치려고 하지 않겠다 ” 고 말했지만 그는 어리석게도 또 다시 큰 잘못을 범했습니다 ( 사무엘상 26:21, 현대인의 성경 ). 잠언 26 장 11 절 말씀입니다 : “ 개가 그 토한 것을 도로 먹는 것 같이 미련한 자는 그 미련한 것을 거듭 행하느니라 .”