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 ...
질투는 어리석은 자를 죽이는 법입니다. 한 나라의 왕인 사울은 자기 나라를 침략하는 적군인 블레셋 사람들과 싸워야 함에도 불구하고 자기 나라의 충성된 사람이요 아군인 다윗 한 사람을 끈질기게 추격하여 죽이려고 한 것을 보면 ( 사무엘상 23 장 ) 그는 어리석은 왕이었다고 생각합니다 : “ 어리석은 통치자는 자기 백성을 탄압하여도 청렴한 통치자는 정치 생명이 길 것이다 ”( 잠언 28:16, 현대인의 성경 ), “ 분노는 미련한 자를 죽이고 질투는 어리석은 자를 죽이는 법이다 ”( 욥기 5:2, 현대인의 성경 ).