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 ...
우리가 태어난 때는 알지만 죽을 때는 모릅니다. 세상의 모든 일은 다 정한 때와 기한이 있습니다 . 우리가 태어난 때는 알지만 죽을 때는 모릅니다 ( 전도서 3:1-2, 현대인의 성경 ). 지혜로운 사람은 모든 사람의 끝이 죽음일뿐만 아니라 죽는 날이 출생한 날보다 낫다는 사실을 살아있을 때 명심합니다 . 그리고 그는 죽음에 대해서 많이 생각합니다 (7:1-2, 4, 현대인의 성경 ).