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 ...
하나님의 말씀을 선포하는 책임을 맡은 주님의 종으로서 ... 저는 하나님의 말씀을 선포하는 책임을 맡은 주님의 종으로서 그저 사람들의 귀를 즐겁게하는 설교를 하기보다 ( 참고 : 디모데후서 4:3, 현대인의 성경 ) 하나님의 말씀 “ 그대로 다 ” 전하되 ( 참고 : 예레미야 36:4, 현대인의 성경 ) 심지어 그 말씀이 사람들의 죄를 들춰내며 회개하라는 책망의 말씀과 더불어 회개하지 않으면 그 죄의 결과로 하나님이 선언하신 모든 재앙이 있을 것이라는 경고의 말씀이라 할지라도 그대로 다 전하는 목사가 되고 싶습니다 (31 절 , 현대인의 성경 ).