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 ...
혹시 지금 목사님들이 하나님의 율법을 범하고 ... 혹시 지금 목사님들이 하나님의 율법을 범하고 , 하나님의 거룩한 것을 더럽히며 , 거룩한 것과 속된 것을 구별하지 않고 , 교인들에게 부정한 것과 깨끗한 것의 차이점을 가르치지도 않으며 , 하나님의 안식일을 중시하지도 않고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 만일 우리가 그러고 있다면 주님은 우리 가운데서 더럽힘을 당하고 계시는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 에스겔 22:26, 현대인의 성경 ).