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 ...
남의 집에 슬그머니 들어가서 어리석은 여성 교인을 유혹합니다 . 겉으로는 신앙심이 있는 듯이 보이지만 그 능력은 거부하는 남성 교인들 중에는 남의 집에 슬그머니 들어가서 어리석은 여성 교인을 유혹합니다 . 이 어리석은 여성 교인은 무거운 죄를 지고 여러 가지 욕심에 끌려 항상 배우나 진리를 깨닫지 못합니다 ( 디모데후서 3:5-7, 현대인의 성경 ). 이러한 남성 교인들과 여성 교인들이 지금 교회 안에 얼마나 많을까요 ? 심지어 그러한 목사님들 , 장로님들 , 안수 집사님들도 , 여권사님들 , 여집사님들도 있지 않나요 ? 말세입니다 (1 절 ).