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 ...
횡포와 죄악이 가득하며 더럽고 부패한 교회? 횡포와 죄악이 가득하며 더럽고 부패한 교회는 목사들이 성전을 더럽히고 하나님의 계명을 범하며 교회 지도자들이 경솔하고 믿을 수 없는 자들이며 교인들이 하나님의 명령에 순종하지 않고 하나님의 교훈을 받아들이지 않으며 자기 하나님을 신뢰하지 않고 하나님께 가까이 나아가지 않으며 계속 잘못을 범하면서도 수치를 알지 못합니다 ( 스바냐 3:1-5, 현대인의 성경 ).