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 ...
목사님들의 입술은 참된 지식을 간직해야 하고 사람들은 그들의 입에서 교훈을 얻어야 합니다 . 목사님들의 입술은 참된 지식을 간직해야 하고 사람들은 그들의 입에서 교훈을 얻어야 합니다 . 그 이유는 목사님들은 전능하신 하나님의 사자이기 때문입니다 . 그러나 지금 목사님들은 바른길에서 떠나 잘못된 그들의 가르침으로 많은 사람들을 넘어지게 하고 있습니다 . 그들은 하나님의 뜻을 따르지 않고 계명을 행할 때에 편파적이므로 주님께서 그들을 모든 사람들 앞에서 멸시와 천대를 받게 하셨습니다 ( 참고 : 말라기 2:7-9, 현대인의 성경 ).