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 ...
우리를 낮추시는 하나님 교회가 하나님께 크게 범죄하고 있을 때 하나님께서 교회를 낮추시는 것은 큰 은혜요 축복입니다 ( 역대하 28:19) 그러나 만일 교회가 하나님께 크게 범죄하고 있으면서도 계속해서 스스로 자기를 높이고 또 높일 때 하나님께서 교회를 그냥 내버려두신다면 그것은 하나님의 큰 심판이라 생각합니다 .