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 ...
우리는 정직하게 살고 옳은 일을 행하며 우리 마음에 진실을 말해야 합니다 . 우리는 정직하게 살고 옳은 일을 행하며 우리 마음에 진실을 말해야 합니다 . 우리는 남을 비방하지 않고 우리 친구를 해하지 않으며 이웃을 헐뜯지 말아야 합니다 . 우리는 하나님을 두려워하는 자를 존중하고 한번 약속한 것을 손해가 가도 지켜야 합니다 . 그러므로 우리는 영원히 흔들리지 말아야 합니다 ( 참고 : 시편 15:2-5, 현대인의 성경 ).