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 시기하지 않습니다. 사랑은 시기하지 않습니다 ( 고린도전서 13:4). 육신에 속한 자는 시기합니다 (3:3). 시기는 뼈를 썩게 합니다 ( 잠언 14:30). 우리 마음 속에 독한 시기와 다툼이 있으면 자랑하지 말아야 합니다 ( 야고보서 3:14). 시기와 다툼이 있는 곳에는 혼란과 모든 악한 일이 있습니다 (16절). 시기는 어리석은 자를 멸합니다 ( 욥기 5:2). 그러므로 우리는 시기를 버려야 합니다 ( 베드로전서 2:1).