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 ...
만약 그리스도인이 자신의 범죄 행위를 계속해서 용인하면 ... " 만약 그리스도인이 자신의 범죄 행위를 계속해서 용인하면 그 죄가 그를 계속 끌고 다닐 것이고 , 마침내 그는 하나님의 모든 인도하심을 왜곡하고 스스로 인생길을 꾸려가고 말 것이다 ." [ 오스왈드 챔버스 , " 하나님의 일꾼 "]