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 ...
“ 너희가 어찌하여 마음에 악한 생각을 하느냐 ” 그 서기관들이 속으로 “ 이 사람이 신성을 모독하도다 ” 라고 생각했었을 때 예수님께서는 그 생각을 아시고 “ 너희가 어찌하여 마음에 악한 생각을 하느냐 ” 하고 말씀하셨습니다 ( 마태복음 9:3-4). 우리 주님은 우리가 마음에 악한 생각을 하는 것도 다 알고 계십니다 : “ 마음에서 나오는 것은 악한 생각 , 살인 , 간음 . 음란 , 도둑질 , 거짓 증언 , 그리고 비방이다 ”(15:19, 현대인의 성경 ).