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 ...
혹시 이 땅의 슬픔으로 가득찬 원인이 .... 혹시 이 땅의 슬픔으로 가득찬 원인이 “ 이 땅에는 진실도 없고 사랑도 없으며 하나님을 아는 지식도 없고 오직 저주와 거짓말과 살인과 도둑질과 간음뿐이며 폭력과 살인이 그칠 날이 없 ” 기 때문이 아닐까요 ? ( 참고 : 호세아 4:1-3, 현대인의 성경 )