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 ...
나는 소모품 밖에 되지 않는 사람인가 ...? 교회 안에서 열심히 섬기면서 아무리 그 사람이 나에게 친절을 베풀고 따뜻하게 대해준다 할지라도 그의 의도가 나의 유익을 위함이 아니라 그저 자신이 목적을 이루기 위한 것이라면 나는 그 사람에게 사랑과 인격적인 대우를 받지 못하는 그저 그 사람의 목적을 이루는 소모품 밖에 되지 않는 사람으로 생각될 수 있다 .