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 ...
심지어 그 예언이 그대로 이루어진다 할지라도 ... 거짓 목사들이 기적적인 일이 일어날 것을 예언할 뿐만 아니라 심지어 그 예언이 그대로 이루어진다 할지라도 우리는 그들의 유혹에 넘어가서는 결코 아니 됩니다 . 하나님께서는 그런 거짓 목사들을 통하여 우리가 마음을 다하고 정성을 다하여 정말 우리의 하나님을 사랑하는지 알아보시려고 우리를 시험하시는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 13:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).