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 ...
말과 마음의 동기가 다른 사람을 경계해야 합니다 . 요압 장군은 다윗 왕에게 사울의 집안의 아브넬 장군이 헤브론까지 온 것은 다윗 왕을 속이고 다윗 왕의 모든 동태를 살피기 위해서라고 말은 했지만 다윗은 실제로 요압은 아브넬이 기브온 전쟁에서 자기의 동생인 아사헬을 죽였기 때문인 줄 알고 있었습니다 ( 사무엘하 3:25, 30, 현대인의 성경 ). 지도자는 자기를 따르는 자들 중에 요압처럼 말과 마음의 동기가 다른 사람을 경계해야 합니다 .