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 ...
심각한데 ... 병원에 가서 수술을 할정도록 심각한 병에 걸렸는데도 불구하고 자기 스스로 그냥 약국에 가서 반창고만 사다가 붙이면 된다고 생각하고 있다면 언젠가는 심각한 문제가 발생할 수 밖에 없을 것입니다 . 지금 너무나 많은 사람들이 정신적으로나 마음적으로나 병을 앓고 있는데 그 병의 심각성을 인정하고 조취하기 보다 임시 방편으로 반창고만 붙이고 있는게 아닌가 염려됩니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )