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 지금 우리는 주님에게 찌꺼기처럼 된 것은 아닌지요 ? 혹시 지금 우리는 주님에게 찌꺼기처럼 된 것은 아닌지요 ? 혹시 지금 주님 보시기에 우리는 용광로 속에 있는 구리나 주석이나 철이나 납과 같아서 은을 제거한 찌꺼기에 불과하여 쓸모없는 사람들이 된 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 에스겔 22:18-19, 현대인의 성경 ) 그러나 결국에 가서 주님은 우리를 용광로에 넣어 모든 불순물을 제거하시고 우리를 깨끗하게 하실 것입니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 1:25, 현대인의 성경 ).