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 ...
틈만 보이면 우리를 함정에 빠뜨려서 우리를 해하려고 기회만 엿보고 있습니다. 사울 왕은 자기가 질투해서 죽이려고 한 다윗을 자기 딸 미갈이 사랑하는 것을 듣고 기뻐하여 이렇게 생각했습니다 : “ 또 한 번의 기회가 왔구나 ! 내가 미갈을 다윗에게 주고 딸을 이용해서 그를 함정에 빠뜨려 블레셋 사람의 손에 죽게 해야지 ”( 사무엘상 18:20-21, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리를 질투하고 두려워하는 사람은 틈만 보이면 우리를 함정에 빠뜨려서 우리를 해하려고 기회만 엿보고 있습니다 .