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 ...
거짓 목사와 회칠한 무덤과 같은 교인들? 거짓 목사들은 회칠한 무덤과 같은 바리새인과 같은 교인들을 무더기로 생산하기 바쁩니다 . 겉으로 보기에는 아름답게 보이지만 속은 해골과 더러운 것으로 가득차 있습니다 . 폭우와 우박 덩어리와 폭풍같은 고난이 불어 닥쳐서 회칠한 담을 헐고 박살을 내면 그들의 기초가 다 드러날 것입니다 . 그러면 거짓 목사들이 바리새인과 같은 교인들에게 회칠한 것이 무슨 소용이 있겠습니까 ? ( 에스겔 13:11-14; 마태복음 23:27, 현대인의 성경 )