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 ...
배은망덕한 사람들? 기드온이 죽은 후에 이스라엘 백성은 우상 숭배의 죄를 범하였으며 , 사방의 모든 원수들에게서 자기들을 구해주신 그들의 하나님도 기억하지 않았고 , 또 기드온이 이스라엘을 위해 행한 일에 대해서 그의 가족을 후대하지도 않았습니다 ( 사사기 8:33-35, 현대인의 성경 ). 배은망덕한 사람들입니다 . 혹시 우리도 배은망덕한 사람들은 아닌지요 ?