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 ...
바른 지식이 없기 때문에 그런 짓을 하는 것입니다. 하나님을 섬기는 일이라고 생각하면서 예수님의 참된 제자들을 속이고 교회에서 쫓아내는 사람들은 하나님 아버지와 예수 그리스도를 모르기 때문에 그런 짓을 하는 것입니다 ( 요한복음 16:2, 현대인의 성경 ). " 그들이 하나님께 대하여 열심이 있는 것은 사실이지만 그 열심은 바른 지식에서 나온 것이 아닙니다 "( 로마서 10:2, 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 바른 지식이 없는 열심에다가 성급한 사람은 교회 안에서 문제를 일으킬 확률이 많습니다(잠언 19:2).