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 ...
고립시켜야 합니다. 교회 안에서 지속적으로 죄를 범하면서 온 공동체에 나쁜 영향을 까치는 지체와는 영적 교제 뿐만 아니라 식탁 교제까지 끊으므로 고립시킬 필요가 있다 ( 고전 5:11). 그 목적으로 그 / 녀로 하여금 부끄럽게 하므로 말미암아 ( 살후 3:14) 자신의 죄를 깨닫고 회개하게 하기 위해서이다 .