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 ...
지도자의 비겁하게 보이는 침묵과 행동? 따르는 자들이 볼 때에 지도자의 침묵과 행동이 비겁해 보일지라도 , 그 지도자의 침묵과 행동이 그들의 생명을 살리는 사랑의 침묵과 행동임을 나중에라도 깨닫게 되었을 때 그들은 그 지도자를 존중하지 않을 수 없다 . ( 잠못이루는 월요일 새벽에 넷플릭스 한 영화를 본 후 )