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 ...
판단해서 처리할 능력을 상실한 교회? 교만한 교회는 지금 교회 안에서 악의와 죄악의 묵은 적은 누룩과 같은 악한 사람이 반죽 덩어리인 교회 전체를 부풀게 하고 있는데도 불구하고 판단해서 처리할 능력을 상실하였으므로 그런 악한 사람을 교회에서 쫓아내지 않고 오히려 그런 사람과 사귀면서 음식도 같이 먹고 있습니다 ( 고린도전서 5:6-7, 11-13, 현대인의 성경 ).