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 ...
'너희 목사들은 내 양들을 찾지 않고 있으면 너희 배만 채우고 내 양들은 먹이지 않았다,' 지금 하나님의 양들이 여기 저기 세상에서 방황하며 사방으로 흩어졌으나 아무도 찾는 목사들이 없습니다 . 살아 계신 하나님께서 분명히 말씀하고 계십니다 : ‘ 내 양들이 목자가 없으므로 사탄의 공격을 받고 사탄의 밥이 되어 교회를 떠나고 믿음을 버리고 있다 . 그런데 너희 목사들은 내 양들을 찾지 않고 있으면 너희 배만 채우고 내 양들은 먹이지 않았다 ’( 참고 : 에스겔 34:6-8, 현대인의 성경 ).