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 ...
아무리 돈이 많아 자기의 재산을 의지하고 자신의 부유함을 자랑하면서 영화를 누리면서 산다 할지라도 ... 아무리 돈이 많아 자기의 재산을 의지하고 자신의 부유함을 자랑하면서 영화를 누리면서 산다 할지라도 어리석은 부유한 자들은 자신이 죽지 않고 영원히 살게 하지 못할 것이요 또한 한 때는 자기들의 이름으로 땅을 소유했지만 그들은 호화로운 저택에서 떠나 무덤에서 썩어 없어질 것이요 그들의 재산은 다른 사람에게 물려줄 수밖에 없을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 49:6-7, 10-14, 현대인의 성경 ).