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 ...
교회 안에 바리새인과 같은 지도자들 교회 안에 바리새인과 같은 지도자들은 자만심이 가득합니다 . 그들은 자신들이 매우 중요한 사람들이라는 인식을 가지고 있으며 , 교인들의 순결을 지켜야 한다는 책임감을 가지고 죄인을 용납하지 않습니다 . 그들은 판단하고 결정하고 적절한 조치를 취하는 것이 자신들이 맡은 일이라고 생각하고 있습니다 . 그러면서도 그들은 자신들이 죄인인 줄을 깨닫지 못하고 있습니다 . ( 유진 피터슨의 " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 " 을 읽으면서 )