John 18:18
Thai Bible (ERV) 2001 (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์: ฉบับอ่านเข้าใจง่าย)
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In this verse from John's Gospel, we see that the servants and officers have made a fire because it was cold outside. Peter, who denies knowing Jesus, is also warming himself by this fire.
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Imagine you're at a bonfire on a chilly night with some friends. One of your friends accidentally stands too close to strangers, just like Peter did when he denied being friends with Jesus near the fire.
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John wrote his Gospel around 90-100 AD for early Christian communities. This scene takes place during the cold Judean night, highlighting the tension between the warmth of the fire and the icy denial of Peter.
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In a modern scenario, this can be seen when someone denies their beliefs or affiliations to fit in with others, like an employee distancing themselves from a controversial boss at a company party.