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 ...
그런 짓을 하는 사람을 비통한 마음으로 처벌하여 쫓아내지 않고 있습니다. 예수님을 믿지 않는 세상 사람들 중에서도 없는 일을 오히려 교회 안에서 예수님을 믿는다는 사람이 소문이 날 정도로 음행을 행하고 있는데도 불구하고 그 교회 사람들은 교만하여져서 그런 짓을 하는 사람을 비통한 마음으로 처벌하여 쫓아내지 않고 있습니다 ( 고린도전서 5:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).