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 ...
사랑하는 사람의 사정을 알아가기 위해선 ... 사랑하는 사람의 사정을 알아가기 위해선 먼저 내 마음의 그 사람을 향하여 쌓아놓은 " 벽들 " 을 예수 그리스도의 복음과 십자가의 사랑으로 부서트리고 녹여 없애야 한다 . 그래야 나는 그 사람의 말을 선입관 없이 마음 문을 열고 귀담아 들을 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 그 사람의 심정을 조금씩이나마 이해하게 될 것이다 .