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 ...
우리는 극단적인 것을 피해야 합니다 . 의로운 사람도 젊어서 죽는 사람이 있고 악한 사람도 오래 사는 사람도 있습니다 . 우리는 지나치게 의로운 사람과 지혜로운 사람이 되지 말아야 합니다 . 우리는 극단적인 것을 피해야 합니다 . 하나님을 두려워하는 마음으로 섬기는 사람은 극단적인 것을 피할 수 있을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 전도서 7:16, 18, 현대인의 성경 ).