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 ...
우상을 만드는 사람들은 다 어리석고 그들이 소중히 여기는 신들도 무익합니다 . 우상을 만드는 사람들은 다 어리석고 그들이 소중히 여기는 신들도 무익합니다 . 그러므로 우상을 섬기는 눈멀고 무식한 사람들이 수치를 당할 것입니다 . 신으로 섬기겠다고 우상을 만들어 봐도 아무 소용이 없습니다 . 우상을 섬기는 사람들이 그것을 만든 사람들과 함께 다 하나님 앞에 서서 두려워 떨며 수치를 당할 것입니다 ( 이사야 44:9-11, 현대인의 성경 ).