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 ...
분쟁이 없는 교회? 주님의 몸 된 교회의 모든 다양한 지체들은 다 필요합니다 . 몸 가운데 약해 보이는 지체가 오히려 더 필요합니다 . 몸 가운데서 별로 중요하게 생각되지 않는 지체를 더욱 중요하게 여겨야 합니다 . 별로 아름답지 못한 지체를 더욱 아름답게 여겨야 합니다 . 이처럼 하나님께서는 하찮아 보이는 지체를 더욱 귀하게 여기시사 몸의 존화를 이루게 하셨습니다 . 그래서 그리스도의 몸 된 교회 안에서는 분쟁이 없이 오직 여러 지체들이 서로 같이 돌보게 하셨습니다 ( 고린도전서 12:22-25, 현대인의 성경 ).