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 ...
예수님이 지금의 성전에 들어오신다면 쫓아내실 사람들이 있을까요 ? 예수님이 지금의 성전에 들어오신다면 쫓아내실 사람들이 있을까요 ? 지금도 기도하는 집인 성전을 예수님이 말씀하신 대로 “ 강도의 소굴 ” 로 만드는 사람들이 있나요 ? 예수님께서는 성전 안에서 매매하는 사람들이나 돈 바꿔 주는 사람들이나 비둘기 파는 사람들은 다 쫓아내셨지만 예수님께 나온 소경들과 절뚝발이들은 고쳐주셨습니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 21:12-14, 현대인의 성경 ).