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 ...
진정한 위로는? 자기의 죄로 인하여 고통을 당하고 있는 친구에게 ' 괜찮아 . 앞으로 잘될꺼야 ' 라고 말하는 것은 진정한 위로가 될 수가 없습니다 . 진정한 위로는 예수 그리스도 안에서 죄사함이 있다는 진리를 믿고 참된 회개 가운데 죄 용서함을 받는 것입니다 . 죄에서 자유를 누릴 때만이 고통에서 자유를 누리게 될 것입니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )