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 ...
주님은 그 책임을 목사와 장로에게 물으실 것입니다 . 만일 목사와 장로가 성도들 중에 악을 행하고 있는 사람에게 경고하여 그를 악한 길에서 돌아서게 하지 않으면 그 사람은 그 악행의 결과로 고통을 당하겠지만 주님은 그 책임을 목사와 장로에게 물으실 것입니다 . 그러나 목사와 장로가 그 사람에게 “ 악한 길에서 돌아서라 ” 고 경고했음에도 불구하고 그 사람이 그 악한 길에서 돌아서지 않으면 그 사람은 자기 죄 때문에 고통을 당할 것이며 목사와 장로에게는 아무 책임이 없을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 에스겔 33:8-9, 현대인의 성경 ).