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 ...
입술로만 주님을 존경하고 마음은 주님에게서 멀리 떠나 있는 위선자들은 ... 입술로만 주님을 존경하고 마음은 주님에게서 멀리 떠나 있는 ( 마태복음 15:8, 현대인의 성경 ) 위선자들은 주님의 종을 통하여 올바른 길을 가르침 받아도 믿지 않을 뿐만 아니라 그들은 자신들이 죄인으로 여기고 취급하는 세리와 창녀같은 사람들이 그 가르침을 받고 믿는 것을 보고도 끝내 뉘우치지 않고 주님을 믿지 않습니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 21:32, 현대인의 성경 ).