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 ...
나라의 지도자들은 정의를 실현해야 할 사람들인데 ... 나라의 지도자들은 정의를 실현해야 할 사람들인데 만일 그들이 선을 미워하고 악을 좋아하고 있다면 시민들은 얼마나 고통을 당하겠습니까 ? 교회도 마찬가지입니다 . 교회의 지도자들인 가르치는 장로 (Teaching Elder, TE) 인 목사와 치리하는 장로 (Ruling Elder, RE) 가 선을 미워하고 악을 좋아하므로 정의를 실현하지 않고 있다면 그 교회의 교인들은 얼마나 상처를 입고 고통을 당하겠습니까 ? 나라나 교회의 문제는 지도자들인 우리입니다 ( 참고 : 미가 3:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).