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 ...
그 이유는 그러한 사람은 하나님 보시기에 형제를 미워하는 ‘ 살인자 ’ 이기 때문입니다 . 예수님께서는 누구든지 형제에게 이유 없이 화내는 사람이나 , 자기 형제를 어리석다고 욕하는 사람이나 실제로 “ 이 미련한 놈아 ” 하고 말하는 사람은 법정에 끌려가서 재판을 받고 결국 지옥 불에 들어갈 것이라고 말씀하셨습니다 . 그 이유는 그러한 사람은 하나님 보시기에 형제를 미워하는 ‘ 살인자 ’ 이기 때문입니다 . 그러한 살인자에게는 영원한 생명이 없습니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 5:21-22; 요한일서 3:15, 현대인의 성경 ).