Luke 1:1

Korean RNKSV (새번역)

우리 가운데서 일어난 일들에 대하여 차례대로 이야기를 엮어내려고 손을 댄 사람이 많이 있었습니다.

이 구절의 의미

In this verse, Luke is introducing his Gospel and explaining that he's writing down an orderly account of events that are most reliably believed by Christians. He acknowledges that others have also written about these matters.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you're telling a story to your friends about something really important that happened at school. You want to make sure it’s told in the right order and is as true as possible, just like Luke did with Jesus' story.

역사적 배경

This verse was written by Luke, a physician and close companion of Paul, around 60-75 AD. It was addressed to Gentile Christians who were seeking an orderly and reliable account of the events surrounding Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection in a Greco-Roman world.

오늘의 적용

Consider how you share important information with friends or family today. Just like Luke wanted to present accurate and organized details about Jesus, we should also strive for truthfulness and clarity when sharing significant events or beliefs with others.

주제

• faith
• truth
• history
• writings
• reliability
• order

관련 구절

• John 21:24
• Acts 1:1
• Mark 1:1
• Matthew 1:1
• Deuteronomy 17:6

자주 묻는 질문

Why did Luke write his Gospel?

Luke wrote to provide an orderly account of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He aimed at giving Gentile Christians a reliable narrative.

What does 'many have taken in hand' mean?

This phrase indicates that many people had already attempted to write about Jesus’ life and ministry, emphasizing the need for an accurate and well-ordered account.

How did Luke ensure his Gospel was reliable?

Luke aimed at a thorough investigation of all things from their beginning (Luke 1:3) and relied on eyewitness accounts to provide a trustworthy narrative.

What is the significance of 'declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us'?

This phrase highlights Luke's focus on presenting truths that were widely accepted by early Christians, ensuring his Gospel would resonate as reliable and authentic to its audience.