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 ...
은혜를 호의로 갚는 것은 좋은 일이지만 ... 상대방이 나에게 은혜를 베풀었으므로 나 또한 그 사람에게 호의를 베풀려고 했는데 그 사람이 나를 오해하여 나를 부끄럽게 만들므로 나의 비위를 거슬렸다면 나는 그 사람에게 어떻게 해야 하는 것일까요 ? 은혜를 호의로 갚는 것은 좋은 일이지만 호의를 오해하여 수치를 준다는 것은 나쁜 일입니다 ( 참고 : 사무엘하 10:2-6, 현대인의 성경 ).