Luke 22:58

Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)

Một lúc sau, người khác thấy Phi-e-rơ liền nói: “Anh cũng thuộc bọn đó!” Phi-e-rơ cãi: “Không phải đâu!”

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, Peter is denying that he knows Jesus. Someone recognizes him as a follower of Jesus and challenges him, but Peter denies it to avoid trouble.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends. You're hiding behind a tree when someone asks if you're there. To stay hidden, you say 'No,' even though they saw you. That's what Peter did; he said no so people wouldn't know he was Jesus' friend.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul around the year AD 80-100. This event is part of the Passion narrative where disciples flee or deny knowing Jesus to avoid persecution.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

Think about a time when you avoided admitting something because you were scared of getting in trouble. Like skipping class at school, it's easy to lie but this verse reminds us that staying true and honest can be tough but also important.

Chủ đề

• denial
• faithfulness
• discipleship
• persecution
• truth
• fear

Các câu liên quan

• Mark 14:68
• John 13:37-38
• Matthew 26:70
• Acts 4:13
• James 5:12

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why did Peter deny knowing Jesus?

Peter likely denied knowing Jesus out of fear. He wanted to avoid getting into trouble or being persecuted along with Jesus.

What does this teach us about honesty in difficult situations?

This verse teaches that it can be hard but important to stay honest, even when it's scary or could lead to negative consequences. Honesty is a key virtue.

Are there other examples of denial by disciples in the Bible?

Yes, besides Peter, all other disciples fled and denied knowing Jesus at different points during his arrest and crucifixion as mentioned in various Gospels.

How does this relate to the theme of faithfulness?

This story shows how challenging it can be to remain faithful when things get tough. Peter's denial reminds us that even strong believers face moments of weakness.