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 ...
너그러운 마음으로 섬겨야 합니다. 주님의 교회가 굳게 서 있기 위해서는 우리 자신의 권리를 주장하기 보다 포기해야 합니다 . 교회 전체를 위하여 , 교회 지체들을 배려하여 , 우리 자신이 가지고 있고 누릴 수있는 권리조차도 양도하고 포기할 수 있어야 합니다 . 그리고 우리는 예수님의 겸손한 마음을 본받아 서로를 섬겨야 합니다 ( 빌 2:5-8). 섬기되 우리는 너그러운 마음으로 섬겨야 합니다 (4:5).