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 ...
질투에 비하면 아무것도 아닙니다. 분노가 잔인하고 파괴적이긴 하지만 질투에 비하면 아무것도 아닙니다 ( 잠언 27:4, 현대인의 성경 ). 질투는 까닭 없이 상대방을 싫어하게 만들고 미워하게 만들어 멀리하게 만들며 심지어 죽이고 싶은 마음까지 들게 만들어 살인을 시도하게까지 만듭니다 . 그리고 죽이기까지 합니다 . 이것이 바로 ' 살인적 질투 ' 입니다 [ 참고 : 다윗을 향한 사울 왕의 질투 ( 사무엘상 18:9)].