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 ...
슬픈 감정을 쌓아두면 안좋습니다. " 상실이 있을 때마다 슬픔도 따라옵니다 . 하지만 어떤 이들은 슬퍼하거나 애통해하지 않습니다 . 의도적으로 모든 감정을 표현하지 않은 채 가슴속에다 쌓아둡니다 . 하지만 쌓아둔다고 슬픔이 줄어드는 것은 아닙니다 . 오히려 슬픔이 강화됩니다 . 침묵하는 것은 아직 낫기도 전에 상처를 덮어두는 것과 같아서 감정적으로 세균에 감염되는 거와 마찬가지입니다 ." (H. Norman Wright, " 마음껏 슬퍼하라 ")