Mark 14:68
Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse from Mark's Gospel, Peter denies knowing Jesus when confronted by others in the courtyard. He says he doesn't understand what they're saying and leaves, then a rooster crows. This follows three times that Peter denied knowing Jesus.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your best friend. When someone asks if your friend is hiding nearby, you say no even though you know where they are. That's what Peter did to Jesus, and it made him sad.
السياق التاريخي
Mark wrote this Gospel in the late first century for a primarily Gentile audience. The event takes place in Jerusalem on the night before Jesus' crucifixion. At that time, cultural norms involved public denial of association with someone to avoid shame or punishment.
التطبيق اليوم
Consider a scenario where you're at work and your coworker is falsely accused. Despite knowing their innocence, you choose silence to avoid conflict. This verse reminds us of the importance of standing up for what we believe in, even when it's difficult.