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 ...
이런 악한 일을 본받지 말아야 합니다. 교회에서 으뜸이 되기를 좋아하는 디오드레베와 같은 사람은 악한 말로 주님의 종을 헐뜯고 그것도 부족하여 선교사님들을 접대하지 않으며 오히려 접대하고 하는 사람들까지도 못하게 하고 그들을 교회에서 쫓아내고 있습니다 . 우리는 이런 악한 일을 본받지 말아야 합니다 ( 요한삼서 1:9-11, 현대인의 성경 ).