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 ...
질투는 상대방을 삐뚤게 보게 만듭니다. 질투의 눈으로 다윗을 바라보고 있었던 사울 왕 ( 사무엘상 18:9, 현대인의 성경 ) 은 자기 사위요 자기 신하들 중에 충실한 자요 궁중 모든 사람들에게도 높이 존경을 받는 다윗 (22:14, 현대인의 성경 ) 을 자기를 반역하는 자요 , 자기를 칠 기회만 노리는 자요 , 자기를 죽일 기회만 노리는 자로 여겼습니다 (8, 13 절 , 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 질투는 상대방을 그 모습 그대로 정확히 못 보게 만들고 오히려 삐뚤게 보게 만듭니다 .