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 ...
교회 안에서도 잘못을 행하는 사람들 잘못했다는 증거를 전혀 대지도 못하면서 잘못한 일이 전혀 없는 사람에게 잘못을 행하는 무리들은 잘못을 범하면서도 자신들의 수치를 알지 못하고 있습니다 . 그들의 행위는 비뚤어지고 잘못되었습니다 . 그들은 잘못 생각하고 있고 잘못 가고 있는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 2:15; 19:2; 스바냐 3:5; 마태복음 22:29; 요한복음 16:8; 사도행전 25:5, 7, 10, 현대인의 성경 ).