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 ...
주님께서 칭찬해 주는 사람입니다. 우리는 다른 사람이 우리를 칭찬하게 할망정 우리 자신의 입으로는 우리를 칭찬하지 말아야 합니다 ( 잠언 27:2, 현대인의 성경 ). 주님이 인정하는 사람은 자기 자신을 칭찬하는 사람이 아니라 주님께서 칭찬해 주는 사람입니다 ( 고린도후서 10:18, 현대인의 성경 ). 죄가 있어서 벌을 받고 참으면 무슨 자랑거리가 되겠습니까 ? 그러나 선한 일을 하다가 고난을 받고 참으면 이것은 하나님 앞에서 칭찬을 받을 만한 일입니다 ”( 베드로전서 2:20, 현대인의 성경 ).