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 ...
하나님께서는 소수의 교인들로 하여금 그 교회를 충분히 와해시키실 수 있습니다 . 하나님께서는 “ 소수의 병력 ” 에 불과한 시리아 ( 아람 ) 군으로 하여금 하나님을 저버린 요아스 왕과 유다 백성들의 “ 대군 ” 과 맞서 싸워 승리를 얻게 하시므로 요아스 왕을 심판하셨습니다 ( 역대하 22:24, 현대인의 성경 ). 공의로우신 하나님께서 하나님을 저버린 자와 공동체를 심판하실 때 그 공동체의 숫자는 아무 의미가 없습니다 . 하나님께서는 소수의 교인들로 하여금 그 교회를 충분히 와해시키실 수 있습니다 .