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 ...
나의 우상 숭배의 죄로 말미암아 ... 나의 우상 숭배의 죄로 말미암아 제가 하나님의 사랑의 징계를 받을 때에 하나님을 기억하며 제 자신의 음란한 마음으로 하나님을 떠나고 하나님보다 우상을 더 좋아하고 섬긴 죄를 부끄럽게 여기고 한탄하며 제가 행한 악과 더러운 일에 대해서 제 자신을 증오하게 될 것입니다 ( 참고 : 에스겔 6:9, 현대인의 성경 ).