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 ...
이것은 바람을 잡으려는 것처럼 다 무익한 것입니다. 아무리 우리가 그 어떤 사람보다 더 크게 되었고 , 우리가 원하는 것은 무엇이든지 다 소유하며 , 또한 우리 마음이 즐거워하는 것을 거절하지 않고 우리 인생을 즐기려고 한다 할지라도 이것은 바람을 잡으려는 것처럼 다 무익한 것입니다 ( 참고 : 전도서 2:3, 7-11, 현대인의 성경 ).