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 ...
그리스도인들은 소속감이 분명해야 합니다. 우리 그리스도인들은 소속감이 분명해야 합니다 . 우리 모두는 빛의 자녀들이며 낮의 자녀들입니다 . 우리는 밤이나 어두움에 속하지 않았습니다 . 그러므로 우리는 어두움 가운데 있는 사람들처럼 평안하고 안전한 세상이라고 마음 놓고 밤에 술 마시고 취하며 잠자고 있을 것이 아니라 깨어 정신을 똑바로 차리고 믿음과 사랑과 구원의 소망으로 완전 무장해야 합니다 ( 데살로니가전서 5:3-8, 현대인의 성경 ).