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 ...
우리는 지금 주님의 분노를 일으키고 있는 것입니다. 겉으로는 성도처럼 거룩하게 보여서 다른 사람들에게는 ‘ 나에게 너무 가까이 오지 마세요 . 나는 당신이 만져서는 안 될 거룩한 몸입니다 ’ 라고 말하면서 속으로는 주님을 거역하며 우리들 멋대로 악한 짓을 하고 있다면 우리는 지금 주님의 분노를 일으키고 있는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 65:2-5, 현대인의 성경 ).