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 ...
과연 나는 너무 어리석어서 짐승만도 못하며 ... 과연 나는 너무 어리석어서 짐승만도 못하며 내게 사람이 마땅히 가져야 할 지각이 없다는 것을 알고 있는가 ? ( 참고 : 잠언 30:2, 현대인의 성경 ) 적어도 악인들이 잘 되는 것을 보고 교만한 자들을 질투하였던 시편 기자 아삽은 하나님의 성소에 들어갔을 때 악인들의 최후를 깨닫고 자기가 어리석고 무식하며 주님 앞에서 짐승같이 되었다고 고백을 했는데 … ( 시편 73:3, 17-22, 현대인의 성경 ).