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 ...
위험스럽고 고통스러운 존재? 우리는 스스로 조심하여 우리의 하나님을 사랑해야 합니다 . 우리는 세상 사람들과 하나가 되며 혼인하며 그들과 교제하면 그들이 우리에게 덫이나 함정과 같은 위험스러운 존재가 되고 또 옆구리의 채찍이나 눈의 가시와 같은 고통스러운 존재가 될 것입니다 ( 참고 : 여호수아 23:11-13, 현대인의 성경 ).