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 ...
억울함(Resentment) 우리 안에 있는 억울함 ( 분개 )(Resentment) 은 위험하다 . 특히 밖으로 표출되지 않고 있는 분개는 참으로 위험하다 . 자신 뿐만 아니라 주위 사람들에게도 않좋은 영향을 끼칠 수 밖에 없다 . 문제는 나 자신이다 . 그런데 왜 우리는 그 문제가 우리 자신임을 계속 부인하면서 우리의 억울함만 호소하려고 하고 있는 것인가 ? (2011. 5. 25.)