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 일꾼을 반대하는 자들? 교회 안에서는 하나님의 은혜와 능력이 충만한 스데반 집사님과 같은 주님의 일꾼을 반대하는 자들이 일어나 다른 교인들까지 매수하여 그 일꾼에 대한 거짓 소문을 내고 사람들을 선동하며 거짓 증인들로 하여금 그 일꾼에 대하여 거짓 증거까지 하게 만들고 있습니다 ( 참고 : 사도행전 6:8-14, 현대인의 성경 ).