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 ...
우리에게 죄 지은 형제를 얻기 위해서는 ... 우리에게 죄 지은 형제를 얻기 위해서는 우리는 그 형제와 단둘이 만나 그의 잘못을 타일러야 합니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 18:15, 현대인의 성경 ). 만일 그 형제가 자기를 낮추는 어린 아이와 같이 겸손한 사람이면 ( 참고 : 4 절 , 현대인의 성경 ) 우리의 말을 들을 것이지만 예수님의 제자들처럼 누가 위대한지 서로 다투는 교만한 사람이면 ( 참고 : 누가복음 22:24; 로마서 12:16, 현대인의 성경 ) 우리 말을 결코 듣지 않을 것입니다 .