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 가서 기쁨으로 음식을 먹고 즐거운 마음으로 마셔야 합니다 . 죽은 사람들의 사랑과 미움과 질투는 그들의 죽음과 함께 다 사라지고 그들은 이 세상에서 일어나는 그 어떤 일에도 참여하지 못합니다 . 그러므로 살아 있는 우리는 가서 기쁨으로 음식을 먹고 즐거운 마음으로 마셔야 합니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서 우리가 하는 일들을 벌써 기쁘게 받으셨기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 전도서 9:6-7, 현대인의 성경 ).