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 ...
하나님의 말씀에 대한 기초적인 원리를 다시 배워야 할 형편에 놓인 성도님들이 얼마나 많을까요 ? 지금 교회 안에 성경을 가르치는 선생이 되어야 할 터인데도 오히려 하나님의 말씀에 대한 기초적인 원리를 다시 배워야 할 형편에 놓인 성도님들이 얼마나 많을까요 ? 지금쯤이면 더 이상 의의 말씀에 익숙하지 못한 어린 아이처럼 젖을 먹지 않고 지각을 사용하여 계속 훈련함으로써 선과 악을 분별하는 어른처럼 단단한 음식을 먹어야 할텐데 말입니다 ( 히브리서 5:12-14, 현대인의 성경 ).