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 ...
학대받는 사람이 눈물을 흘리지만 학대받는 사람을 위로하는 사람이 없습니다 . 권세가 있는 사람이 학대하므로 학대받는 사람이 눈물을 흘리지만 학대받는 사람을 위로하는 사람이 없습니다 . 그래서 솔로몬 왕은 이미 죽은 사람이 지금 살아 있는 사람보다 더 행복하다가 선언했습니다 . 그러나 이보다 더 행복한 사람은 아직 태어나지 않아 이 세상의 악을 보지 않은 사람입니다 ( 전도서 4:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).