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 ...
교회 안에서 누가 문제를 일으켰다면 ... 교회 안에서 누가 문제를 일으켰다면 그는 담임 목사인 나만 슬프게 한 것이 아니라 어떤 면에서는 성도님 모두를 슬프게 한 것입니다 . 많은 사람들이 이미 가한 그 벌로도 그에게 충분합니다 . 그러니 이제 여러분은 그를 용서하고 위로하고 그가 너무 슬퍼하다가 낙심하지 않도록 하십시오 . 그러므로 그에게 사랑을 베풀어 줄 것을 부탁합니다 ( 참고 : 고린도후서 2:5-8, 현대인의 성경 ).