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 ...
그런 사람들은 아침 안개 같고 쉽게 사라지는 이슬 같습니다. 돈을 우상화하여 숭배하는 사람이 범죄하였으므로 망하고 만 것을 보고도 그 사람을 부러워하고 우러러본 사람도 회개하지 않고 오히려 같은 죄를 더 많이 범하므로 결국에 가서는 망하고 말 것입니다 . 그런 사람들은 아침 안개 같고 쉽게 사라지는 이슬 같으며 타작 마당에서 휘날리는 쭉정이 같고 굴뚝에서 나오는 연기 같을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 호세아 13:1-3; 마태복음 6:24; 디모데전서 6:10, 현대인의 성경 ).