Luke 22:58
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What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.