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 ...
바람을 잡으려는 것 같은 수고가 무슨 유익이 있겠습니까 ? 사람은 태어날 때 벌거숭이로 나왔으니 아무리 수고하여 얻은 것이라 할지라도 이 세상을 떠날 때에는 아무것도 가져가지 못할 것입니다 . 이 어찌 슬픈 일이 아니겠습니까 ! 사람은 온 그대로 떠날 수밖에 없으니 바람을 잡으려는 것 같은 수고가 무슨 유익이 있겠습니까 ? ( 전도서 5:15-16, 현대인의 성경 )