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 ...
미련한 자의 입 (3) 미련한 자의 입은 상대방의 마음을 상하게 합니다 ( 잠언 15:4). 그 / 녀는 패려한 혀를 가지고 있어 그 혀로 다른 사람들을 괴롭히되 그들의 심령을 상하게 합니다 . 특히 그 / 녀는 분노가운데 과격한 말을 마구 쏟아내므로 말미암아 상대방의 마음을 상하게 합니다 . 그런데 문제는 미련한 자는 분노가운데 자기가 입에서 쏟아내는 말로 얼마나 상대방의 마음에 상처를 주는지 모를 뿐만 아니라 그 분노하는 순간에는 자기만 생각하지 상대방이 상처 입는 것에 대하여서는 아무 관심도 없습니다 .