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 ...
나의 거만함은 ... 나의 거만함은 나를 사랑해 주시는 성숙한 신앙인의 충고를 듣지 않는 것과 그 분의 책망을 싫어하는 것입니다 . 더 나아가서 , 나의 거만함은 나를 사랑해서 책망해주신 분을 싫어 ( 미워 ) 하기까지 하는 것입니다 . 지혜있는 자는 자기를 사랑해서 책망을 해주시는 지혜로우신 분을 사랑할 뿐만 아니라 자기 자신에게 교훈을 더하여 더욱 지혜로워지는데 ... ( 잠언 9:8-9).