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 ...
미련한 자의 입 (1) 미련한 자의 입은 분노 가운데 과격한 말을 합니다 ( 잠언 15:1). 그 / 녀는 쓰라리고 격렬하며 날카로운 말을 하되 상대방을 정신적으로 괴롭히고자 하는 목적으로 비난하되 직설적으로 잔혹하게 말합니다 . 성경에 그 좋은 예가 바로 사울왕이 분노가운데서 자기 아들 요나단에게 " 패역부도의 계집의 소생아 " 라고 한 말입니다 ( 삼상 20:30). 이렇게 분을 쉽게 내는 자는 다툼을 일으킬수 밖에 없습니다 ( 잠 15:18).