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 ...
우리가 행한 악한 일에 징벌이 속히 실행되지 않으므로 하나님을 경외하지 않으므로 악을 미워하지 않는 어리석은 죄인은 자기가 행한 악한 일에 징벌이 속히 실행되지 않으므로 죄를 범하고 또 범하여 백 번을 범죄하고도 여전히 살아 남을 수 있을지는 모르지만 그는 잘되지 못할 것입니다 . 그러나 하나님을 경외하는 지혜로운 자는 악을 미워하므로 분명히 잘될 것입니다 ( 잠언 8:13; 전도서 8:11-13, 현대인의 성경 ).