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 ...
피조물인 우리가 아무리 이것저것을 자랑한다 할지라도 ... 피조물인 우리가 아무리 이것저것을 자랑한다 할지라도 창조주 하나님은 이렇게 말씀하십니다 : “ 도끼가 그것을 휘두르는 사람보다 낫다고 자랑할 수 있겠느냐 ? 톱이 톱질하는 사람에게 잘난 척할 수 있느냐 ? 이것은 막대기가 자기를 드는 자를 치려 하며 몽둥이가 나무 아닌 사람을 휘두르려는 것과 같다 ”( 참고 : 이사야 10:13-15, 현대인의 성경 ).