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 ...
교인들은 분명히 알아야 합니다 . 교인들은 분명히 알아야 합니다 . 만일 교인들이 참 목사의 참 하나님의 말씀을 듣고 시험에 들어서 죄 없는 주님의 종을 핍박하면 그 책임은 그 교인들에게 돌아갈 것입니다 . 그 이유는 주님께서 진실로 그 주님의 종을 보내사 하나님의 모든 말씀을 그 교인들의 귀에 말하게 하셨기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 26:15, 현대인의 성경 ).