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 ...
우리 목사님이 ... ㅠㅠ 우리 목사님이 원로 장로님들의 올바른 가르침을 버리지 말고 우리 교인들을 후대하여 기쁘게 하고 선한 말을 하며 , 우리 교인들의 말을 듣고 매우 무거운 멍에를 가볍게 해야 할텐데 , 오히려 젊은 장로님들의 잘못된 가르침을 따라 우리 교인들의 멍에를 더욱더 무겁게 하고 있으니 우리가 목사님과 무슨 관계가 있는 것일까 ... ㅠㅠ ( 참고 : 대하 10:1-16)