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 ...
주 예수 그리스도의 이름과 우리 하나님의 성령으로 ... 우리들 가운데도 음란한 사람과 우상 숭배자와 간음하는 사람과 여자를 좋아하는 사람과 동성 연애자와 도둑과 탐욕이 많은 사람과 술 취하는 사람과 욕설을 일삼는 사람과 속여 빼앗는 자들이 있었으나 주 예수 그리스도의 이름과 우리 하나님의 성령으로 죄에서 씻음을 받고 거룩하게 되어 의롭다 하심을 받았습니다 ( 고린도전서 6:9-11, 현대인의 성경 ).