Mark 14:66

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Phi-e-rơ đương ở dưới nơi sân, có một đầy tớ gái của thầy cả thượng phẩm đến,

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse describes Peter being downstairs in the high priest's palace when one of the maid servants approaches him. There is no direct speech, but it sets up a scene where Peter will later deny knowing Jesus.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you're playing hide and seek at your friend's house. You're hiding in the basement, and suddenly their little sister comes down to get something from the laundry room. That’s like what happened here with Peter — he was hiding out when someone came by.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

Mark wrote this Gospel around AD 65-70 for a primarily Gentile audience living outside of Palestine. The cultural setting is that of Roman Judea, where Jewish religious leaders were in conflict with Jesus and his followers.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

Just like Peter found himself in an uncomfortable situation while trying to hide out, we too can find ourselves in difficult circumstances when we least expect it. How we respond reveals a lot about our character.

Chủ đề

• faith
• denial
• apostasy
• character
• trust
• adversity

Các câu liên quan

• Matthew 26:71
• Luke 22:56
• John 18:17
• Acts 3:19-20
• Psalms 40:12

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why was Peter down in the palace?

Peter followed Jesus into the high priest's palace, likely out of concern for his teacher and a desire to see what would happen next.

What does this verse set up for later in Mark’s Gospel?

It sets up Peter’s denial of knowing Jesus when confronted by the maid servant and others who suspect him due to his Galilean accent and association with Jesus’ disciples.

Who is the maid servant, and why is she significant?

The maid servant is likely unnamed but plays a critical role in identifying Peter as one of Jesus' followers, leading to Peter's denial.

How can we relate this story to our lives today?

We can learn about the importance of faithfulness even when it’s difficult and the need for self-reflection on how we handle pressure situations.