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 ...
손해도 구분해야 나에게 유익된 손해가 있다 . 그것은 재물의 손해를 통해서라도 영적인 재산을 되찾는 것 , 또는 하나님께서 우리의 손해를 돌이켜 도리어 우리에게 축복을 베풀어 주시는 것 ( 룻기 4 장 ) 이다 . 그러나 나에게 무익한 손해도 있다 . 그것은 남의 일에 간섭하고 가담하므로 보는 불필요한 또는 쓸데 없는 손해이다 ( 잠언 26:17). 손해도 영적 분별력을 가지고 구분해서 볼 수 있어야 겠다 .