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 ...
죄를 물 마시듯 하는 더럽고 추한 사람이 무엇인데 깨끗할 수 있으며 의로울 수 있겠습니까 ? 죄를 물 마시듯 하는 더럽고 추한 사람이 무엇인데 깨끗할 수 있으며 의로울 수 있겠습니까 ? ( 참고 : 욥기 15:14, 16, 현대인의 성경 ) 그러나 하나님께서는 독생자 예수 그리스도를 십자가에 피 흘려 죽게 하시므로 우리를 깨끗케 하셨으며 ( 디도서 2:14; 히브리서 9:14; 요한일서 1:7) 예수 그리스도를 다시 살리시므로 우리를 의롭다 하셨습니다 ( 로마서 4:25).