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 ...
혹시 지금 주님은 우리 교회에게 ‘ 너희들은 다 간음하는 자들이다 ’ 라고 말씀하고 계시는 것은 아닐까요 ? 혹시 지금 주님은 우리 교회에게 ‘ 너희들은 다 간음하는 자들이다 ’ 라고 말씀하고 계시는 것은 아닐까요 ? 마치 빵 굽는 자의 화덕에서 계속 치솟는 불길처럼 우리의 육신의 정욕과 눈의 욕심과 삶에 대한 자랑이 계속 불일 듯 일어나고 있는 것은 아닌가요 ? ( 참고 : 호세아 7:4; 요한일서 2:16, 현대인의 성경 )