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 ...
목사-킬러들 ? 하나님께서 기름을 부어 세우신 제사장 아히멜렉을 사울 왕의 신하들은 손을 들어 죽이기를 싫어하였는데 ( 삼상 22:17) 에돔 사람이요 사울의 목자장이었던 도엑 (21:7) 은 아무 꺼리낌 없이 85 명의 제사장들을 쳐서 죽였습니다 (22:18). 지금도 도엑 같은 소수의 목사 - 킬러들 (pastor-killer) 이 있는 것 같습니다 . 주님의 종을 비방하고 비판하며 심지어 정죄까지 하는 것을 싫어하지 않고 꺼리낌 없이 합니다 . 그 정도로 하나님을 향한 경외심이 없는 거겠지요 ... ㅠ