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 ...
지금은 우리 목사님들이 교인들에게 돈이나 선물을 받을 때인가요? 엘리사 선지자는 그의 사환 게하시에게 “ 지금이 돈이나 의복이나 감람원이나 포도원이나 양이나 소나 종을 받을 때냐 ?” 라고 책망했습니다 ( 열왕기하 5:26, 현대인의 성경 ). 지금은 우리 목사님들이 교인들에게 돈이나 선물을 받을 때인가요 아니면 하나님의 선물인 영생을 주시는 하나님의 복음을 올바로 전할 때가 아닌가요 ?