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 ...
본받아야 할 사람과 본받지 말아야 할 사람을 분별해야 합니다! 여호람 왕은 본받아야 할 자기 아버지 여호사밧이나 유다의 아사왕은 본받지 않고 본받지 말아야 할 이스라엘 왕들의 악한 행실을 본받아 유다와 예루살렘 백성으로 하여금 우상을 섬기게 했습니다 ( 역대하 21:12-13, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리는 예수님을 본받아 ( 참고 : 고린도전서 11:1) 하나님께서 보시기에 옳은 일을 해야지 사탄을 본받아 하나님께서 보시기에 악을 행하면 안 됩니다 ( 참고 : 열왕기하 18:3, 24:19, 현대인의 성경 ).