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 ...
하나님 보시기에 어느 것이 더 나을까요? 높은 사람들에게 높임을 받고 특별한 대우를 받는 것 보다 낮은 사람들과 함께 낮아져서 겸손히 섬기는 것이 하나님 보시기에 훨씬 났습니다 . 그 이유는 하니님께서 겸손한 자를 높이시고 ( 에스더 6:1-11; 9:4; 10:3) 교만한 자를 낮추실 것이기 때문입니다 ( 삼하 22:28; 욥 40:11-12; 시 18:27; 잠 29:23). ( 에스더 책에 나오는 하만과 모르드개를 생각할 때 )