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 세상적으로 지성적인 사람이라 할지라도 ... 바보라는 섬의 총독 서기오 바울은 " 아주 지성적인 사람 " 이었지만 자기의 친구인 유대인 마술사인 바예수라는 사람이 거짓 예언자인 줄을 몰랐던 것 같습니다 ( 사도행전 13:6-7, 현대인의 성경 ). 아무리 세상적으로 지성적인 사람이라 할지라도 사람들의 눈을 속이는 치유의 기적 같은 행하는 자기 친구 목사가 거짓 목사인 줄을 모를 수 있습니다 .