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 ...
내 안에 바리새인의 모습? 예를 들어 나에게 10 만원이 있는데 내가 그 10 만원을 어머님에게 드리면 유익하게 할 것도 알면서 나는 그 돈을 주일 예배 시간에 하나님께 헌금드렸으므로 어머님께 용돈을 10 만을 안드려도 된다고 생각한다면 이것은 바리새인과 서기관들처럼 자신들의 전통으로 하나님의 계명인 " 네 부모를 공경하라 " 는 말씀을 어기는 것이 아닐까요 ? ( 마태복음 15 장 5-6 절 )