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 ...
‘ 너희는 각자 악한 길에서 돌아서고 너희 행실을 고치며 하나님과 재물 ( 돈 ) 을 겸하여 섬기지 말아라 .’ 하나님께서는 하나님의 종인 목사님들을 우리에게 부지런히 보내시사 계속 말씀하고 계십니다 : ‘ 너희는 각자 악한 길에서 돌아서고 너희 행실을 고치며 하나님과 재물 ( 돈 ) 을 겸하여 섬기지 말아라 .’ 그러나 우리는 하나님의 말씀에 귀를 기울이지도 않고 듣지도 않고 순종하지도 않고 있습니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 35:14-15, 현대인의 성경 ).