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 ...
교만한 권력자들 교만한 권력자들은 밤에 일어나 악한 일을 계획하고 날이 밝으면 그것을 실행합니다 . 그들은 남의 재산과 소유물을 빼앗고 약탈하며 사람들을 괴롭히고 있습니다 . 이러한 악한 권력자들에게는 화가 있을 것입니다 . 하나님께서는 그들에게 피할 수 없는 재앙을 내리실 것입니다 . 그들이 재앙을 만나면 더 이상 뻐기고 다니지 못할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 미가 2:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).