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 ...
하나님께 영광을 돌리지 않고 교회를 해하려 하는 사람은 하나님께서 치십니다 . 교회의 몇 사람을 해하려고 요한의 형제 야고보를 칼로 죽였던 헤롯왕은 영광을 하나님께 돌리지 않으므로 즉시 주님의 천사가 그를 치므로 벌레에게 먹혀 죽고 말았습니다 ( 사도행전 12:1-2, 23). 하나님께 영광을 돌리지 않고 교회를 해하려 하는 사람은 하나님께서 치십니다 .