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 ...
"인간의 비판도 칭찬도 ... 별 의미가 없는 것입니다." " 인간의 비판도 칭찬도 결국 ' 설익은 판단 '(prejudice) 에 의한 것으로서 별 의미가 없는 것입니다 . 진정으로 중요한 것은 최후의 심판 때 하나님의 심판이고 하나님의 칭찬입니다 . . ... 따라서 복음 선포자들은 교인들의 비판이나 칭찬에 좌우로 흔들리지 말고 , 그리스도의 종들로서 그리스도에게 절대적으로 충실해야 합니다 . 또 교인들은 우리 모두의 심판관은 하나님 , 주 예수 그리스도임을 깨닫고 외모만 보고 판단할 수밖에 없는 우리의 인간적 심판을 삼가야 합니다. " ( 김세윤 ).