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 ...
상당한 값을 치뤄야 하는데 ... ㅠ 하나님이 주신 신적 권위를 자기 자신을 위해 남용하는 권위주의적 목사는 성도님들이 ' 목사님께 드립니다 ' 라고 할 때에 그것을 성도들에게서 내가 빼앗는 것이라고 생각하지 않을 뿐 아니라 할 수도 없습니다 . 그러나 하나님이 주신 신적 권위를 하나님께서 잠시 맡겨주신 양 떼들을 위하여 사용하는 겸손한 목사님은 성도님이 ' 목사님께 다 드립니다 ' 라고 할 때에 그것을 하나님께 상당한 값을 치뤄서라도 드리려는 마음 가짐으로 양 떼들을 위하여 유익하게 사용합니다 ( 참고 : 역대상 21:18-27).