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 ...
아무리 사랑하는 아내나 자녀나 형제나 또한 우리의 가장 친한 친구가 우리를 은근히 유혹하여도 ... 아무리 사랑하는 아내나 자녀나 형제나 또한 우리의 가장 친한 친구가 우리를 은근히 유혹하여도 우리는 그 꼬임에 넘어가지 말고 그들의 말을 듣지도 말며 정에 끌려서 불쌍히 여기거나 그들을 감싸지 말아야 합니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 13:6-8, 현대인의 성경 ).