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 안의 "압살롬" 같은 사람? 교회 안에서도 " 압살롬 " 같은 사람이 있는 것 같습니다 . 교인들의 마음을 도둑질해서 그들로 하여금 자기에게 쏠리게 한 후 목회자나 당회를 반대하는데 그 세력이 점점 커져서 " 압살롬 " 을 따르는 자들이 계속 불어나는데 그들은 " 압살롬 " 의 의도가 무엇인지 전혀 알지 못하고 있습니다 ( 삼하 15:6, 11, 12, 현대인의 성경 ).