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 ...
둘중에 하나입니다 . 무엇이든지 내 눈이 원하는 것을 내가 금하지 아니할 정도로 ( 전도서 2:10) 안목의 정욕 ( 요한일서 2:16) 에 이끌려 보지 말아야 할 여자를 보던지 아니면 내 눈과 약속하여 처녀를 주목하지 않던지 ( 욥기 31:1) 둘 중에 하나입니다 . 우리는 우리의 눈을 통제해야지 우리 자신이 눈에 통제를 받으면 안됩니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )