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 ...
전능하신 하나님께서 목사님들에게 경고하시는 말씀입니다 : 전능하신 하나님께서 목사님들에게 경고하시는 말씀입니다 : “ 만일 너희가 내 말을 듣지 않고 진심으로 내 이름을 높이지 않으면 내가 너희에게 저주를 내려 너희 축복이 저주가 되게 하겠다 . 너희가 내 말을 진지하게 받아들이지 않았으므로 사실 나는 이미 너희를 저주하였다 . 내가 너희 자녀를 벌할 것이며 너희 희생제물의 똥을 너희 얼굴에 바를 것이니 너희가 똥처럼 던져질 것이다 ”( 참고 : 말라기 2:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).