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 ...
결국에는 부끄러움을 당할 것입니다. 하나님의 말씀을 버리고 항상 하나님을 떠나 물러가는 교인들은 지혜가 없는데도 불구하고 스스로 지혜롭게 여깁니다 . 그들은 정직을 말하지 않으며 거짓을 고집하고 자신들의 악을 뉘우쳐서 " 내가 행한 것이 무엇인고 " 말하지도 않습니다 . 그들은 거짓된 길로 행하므로 결국에는 부끄러움을 당할 것입니다 ( 예레미야 8:5-9).