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 ...
온갖 허상을 깨트려야 우리에게는 현실을 직시하는 용기가 있어야 합니다 . 더 이상 우리의 옛 본능대로 그 현실을 부인하고 스스로를 기만해서는 아니 됩니다 . 우리는 우리 자신을 스스로 보호하기 위해 쳐 놓은 온갖 허상을 깨트려야 합니다 . 하나님의 말씀만이 그 허상들을 깨트릴 수 있습니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )