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 ...
지혜로운 그리스도인은 성령의 검인 하나님의 말씀으로 자기 마음을 날카롭게 합니다. 도끼를 갈지 않아 날이 무디면 그만큼 힘이 더 듭니다 . 그러므로 도끼 날을 가는 것이 지혜로운 방법입니다 ( 전도서 10:10, 현대인의 성경 ). 지혜로운 그리스도인은 성령의 검인 하나님의 말씀으로 자기 마음을 날카롭게 합니다 ( 에베소서 6:17). 그러나 미련한 그리스도인은 그 일을 게을리하므로 영적 민감함이 무디어져서 선과 악을 분별하지 못해 좌로나 우로나 치우치곤 합니다 ( 참고 : 히브리서 5:14, 현대인의 성경 ).