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 ...
이러한 사람들을 매우 경계해야 합니다. " 바른 교훈을 듣지 않고 오히려 자기 욕심을 따 " 르는 교회 다니는 사람들은 자기의 " 귀를 즐겁게 " 하고자 ( 디모데후서 4:3, 현대인의 성경 ) 자기에게 좋게 말하는 ( 역대하 18:12) ' 목사 ' 를 ' 참 목사 ' 라고 믿고 그 가짜 목사를 추종하고 그 거짓 목사에게 맹종할 것입니다 . 이러한 사람들을 매우 경계해야 합니다 .