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 ...
상대방이 몹시 화를 내며 말할 때 ... 상대방이 몹시 화를 내며 말할 때 이성적으로나 논리적으로 대꾸를 하기보다 겸손한 마음으로 상대방을 나보다 낫게 여기는 마음으로 그 / 녀를 인정하고 칭찬하며 높이면 그 / 녀의 화가 풀릴 수도 있습니다 ( 참고 : 사사기 8:1-3; 빌립보서 2:3, 현대인의 성경 ).