John 9:12

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

저희가 가로되 `그가 어디 있느냐?' 가로되 `알지 못하노라' 하니라

이 구절의 의미

In this verse from John chapter 9, some people are asking a man where Jesus is after healing his blindness. The man doesn't know because he has never met Jesus before this miracle.

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Imagine you just got your favorite toy fixed by a kind stranger who then left. When your friends ask where that nice person went, you'd shrug and say you have no idea, because it was like they just appeared to help you!

역사적 배경

The Gospel of John was written around 90-100 AD by the Apostle John. It is part of a larger narrative about Jesus healing and teaching in Jerusalem. The story highlights how people responded differently to Jesus' miracles.

오늘의 적용

Just as the man couldn’t locate his healer, we sometimes lose touch with those who have helped us. In today’s world, it's easy to forget who supported us through tough times; this verse reminds us to stay grateful and seek out ways to thank our helpers.

주제

• healing
• faith
• miracles
• gratitude
• community
• spiritual awakening

관련 구절

• Mark 8:26
• Luke 5:19-24
• Matthew 9:27-31
• John 10:24-26
• Acts 9:17-19

자주 묻는 질문

Why didn't the man know where Jesus was?

The man had been blind from birth and only met Jesus for his healing, so he hadn’t seen him before or knew where to find him after.

What does this verse tell us about faith?

It shows that even without knowing much about someone who helps you, like Jesus in this case, the impact of their actions can be profound and life-changing.

How should we respond when someone has helped us but disappeared?

We should express gratitude to God for the help received, and if possible, seek ways to find that person to thank them in person or in some way.

Is there a lesson about community in this verse?

Yes, it suggests that our communities should support us even when we can't reciprocate the help immediately. We should be part of such supportive groups.