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 ...
거짓을 진리로 믿고 열심을 내는 교인을 조심해야 합니다. ' 진리 ' 로 포장된 거짓을 믿고 확신 가운데 열심을 내는 자칭 ' 그리스도인 ' 을 경계해야 합니다 . 자기 자신을 스스로 속이고 있는 것조차도 모르면서 교회 안에 형제 , 자매의 뒷통수를 치고 배반을 하는 아주 위험한 사람들입니다 .