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 ...
신부된 교회는 정결한 처녀가 돼야 합니다. 신부된 교회는 " 한 남편인 " 신랑되신 그리스도께 드려져야 할 " 정결한 처녀 " 가 되야 합니다 ( 고후 11:2). 정결한 처녀인 교회는 그리스도를 향한 마음이 진실하고 깨끗해야 합니다 (3 절 ). 그러나 사탄은 우리 마음이 그리스도를 향하는 진실함과 깨끗함에서 떠나 부패하게 만들려고 미혹하고 있습니다 (3 절 ). 사탄은 우리에게 " 다른 예수 " 를 전파하며 , " 다른 영 " 과 " 다른 복음 " 을 받게 하려고 애쓰고 있습니다 (4 절 ).