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 ...
“죄를 짓지 않는 사람은 하나도 없습니다.” “ 죄를 짓지 않는 사람은 하나도 없습니다 ”( 열왕기상 8:46, 현대인의 성경 ). 만일 우리가 범죄하므로 주님께서 우리를 사랑으로 징계하셨을 때 우리가 우리의 잘못을 깨닫고 주님을 향하여 “ 우리가 범죄하였습니다 . 우리가 악을 행하였습니다 ” 하고 부르짖으며 진심으로 주님께 돌아와 회개 기도를 드리면 주님은 하늘에서 들으시고 우리에게 자비를 베푸시사 우리의 모든 죄와 잘못을 용서하시고 우리를 회복시켜 주시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 47-50 절 , 현대인의 성경 ).