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 ...
우리는 세상 사람들의 길을 따르지 말아야 합니다 . 우리는 세상 사람들의 길을 따르지 말아야 합니다 . 그들의 풍습은 헛된 것입니다 . 그들이 만든 우상들은 들판의 허수아비처럼 말도 못하고 걸어다니지도 못하므로 사람이 운반해 주어야 합니다 . 그러므로 우리는 그런 것들을 두려워하지 말아야 합니다 . 그것들은 화를 주거나 복을 주지 못합니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 10:2-5, 현대인의 성경 ).