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 ...
사랑은 성내지 않습니다. 사랑은 성내지 않습니다 ( 고린도전서 13:5). 과격한 말로 상대방의 노를 격동케 하는 것은 사랑이 아닙니다 ( 잠언 15:1). 쉽게 화를 내는 것은 미련한 것입니다 (12:16, 새번역 ). 노하는 자는 다툼을 일으키고 성내는 자는 범죄함이 많습니다 (29:22). 다투며 성내는 아내와 함께 사는 것보다 , 광야에서 혼자 사는 것이 더 낫습니다 (21:19, 새번역 ). 사람이 성내는 것은 하나님의 의를 이루지 못합니다 ( 야고보서 1:20). 우리는 성내기를 더디해야 합니다 (1:19).