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 ...
하나님을 노엽게 하는 사람들 믿지 않는 악한 마음을 품고 살아 계신 하나님을 떠나 완고한 마음으로 하나님의 말씀을 듣지 않고 못된 고집을 부리면서 항상 죄의 유혹에 미혹되어 죄를 짓는 불순종하는 사람들은 하나님을 노엽게 하는 사람들로서 하나님께서는 그들에게 노하실 것입니다 ( 히브리서 3:8, 10, 12, 13, 15-17, 현대인의 성경 ).