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 ...
주님의 교회가 회개치 않는 죄의 결과로 말미암아 동서남북으로 갇힌 바 될 정도로 포위를 당하고 있을 때 ... 주님의 교회가 회개치 않는 죄의 결과로 말미암아 동서남북으로 갇힌 바 될 정도로 포위를 당하고 있을 때 참된 주님의 종은 하나님께 받은 말씀을 교인들에게 그대로 전하므로 말미암아 그 또한 동서남북으로 갇힌 바 될 정도로 포위를 당할 수도 있습니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 32:2-3, 현대인의 성경 ).