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 ...
지금 그리스도인들이 예수님을 믿지 않는 세상 사람들과 혼합되어 있지 않나요? 지금 우리 그리스도인들이 예수님을 믿지 않는 세상 사람들과 혼합되어 있지 않나요 ? 그래서 주님 보시기에 설익은 빵처럼 쓸모가 없지 않나요 ? 세상 사람들이 그들의 힘을 서서히 펴고 있는데도 불구하고 우리는 알지 못하고 있는 것은 아닌가요 ? ( 참고 : 호세아 7:8-9, 현대인의 성경 )