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 ...
예수 그리스도의 복음은 ... " 예수 그리스도의 복음은 사람들이 서로를 돌보고 , 서로의 필요에 반응하고 , 집으로 사람들을 맞아들이고 , 그들에게 잠자리를 제공하고 , 식사를 대접하고 , 그들의 필요를 위해 돈을 거두는 공동체를 만듭니다 . ' 내 어려움에 함께해 주어서 고맙습니다 ' 라고 바울은 말했습니다 ( 빌 4:14). 어떻게 함께했습니까 ? 바울에게 돈을 좀 주었습니다 . 그리스도인은 몸과 영혼 , 물질적인 것과 영적인 것을 분리하지 않습니다 ." ( 유진 피터슨 , " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 ")