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 ...
혹시 지금 주님은 주님의 교회를 보시면서 ... 혹시 지금 주님은 주님의 교회를 보시면서 우리에게 ‘ 형제 / 자매를 미워하는 살인자들 ( 요한일서 3:15, 현대인의 성경 ) 이 득실거리며 돈을 우상화하여 섬김으로 ( 참고 : 마태복음 6:24; 누가복음 16:13) 네 자신을 더럽힌 교회야 , 네가 살인하여 죄를 짓고 우상을 섬겨 자신을 더럽혔으므로 내가 너를 세상 사람들의 조롱거리가 되게 하고 온 세상의 웃음거리가 되게 했다 ’ 라고 말씀하고 계시는 것은 아닐까요 ? ( 참고 : 에스겔 22:2-4, 현대인의 성경 )