Luke 6:14

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَهُمْ: سِمْعَانُ الَّذِي سَمَّاهُ أيْضًا بُطْرُسَ، أنْدَرَاوُسُ أخُو بُطْرُسَ، يَعْقُوبُ، يُوحَنَّا، فِيلِيبُّسُ، بَرثُولَمَاوُسُ،

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse lists the names of some of Jesus' disciples: Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, John, Philip, and Bartholomew. It is part of a larger list in Luke’s Gospel that shows who followed Jesus closely. The key message here is about who was chosen to be close companions and learners of Jesus.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're picking your best friends for a special adventure. Jesus picked his best friends, too! He chose Simon (he also called him Peter), Andrew, James, John, Philip, and Bartholomew to help him tell everyone about God's love.

السياق التاريخي

The verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul. It was likely written around AD 80 for both Jewish and Gentile Christians. The cultural setting was a time where discipleship was common in religious circles, but Jesus' approach was unique.

التطبيق اليوم

Just like how Jesus chose people with different backgrounds to follow him closely, we can also choose close friends who will help us grow spiritually. Think about who you spend most of your time with and consider if they are helping you become a better person.

المواضيع

• discipleship
• community
• leadership
• calling
• friendship
• spiritual growth

آيات ذات صلة

• Matthew 10:2
• Mark 3:16
• John 1:40
• Acts 1:13
• Luke 6:15

أسئلة شائعة

Why does the verse mention Simon and also call him Peter?

Jesus renamed Simon as 'Peter' which means 'rock'. This renaming signifies a new role and identity for Simon, highlighting his foundational importance in Jesus' ministry.

What was unique about these disciples chosen by Jesus?

These men came from different backgrounds and had varied personalities. They were ordinary people whom Jesus transformed into leaders of the early Christian church.

How can Luke 6:14 be used to understand friendship in Christianity?

This verse shows how Jesus chose his closest companions, indicating that true friendships are about mutual growth and supporting each other's spiritual journey.

What can we learn from the naming of these disciples?

The names reveal individual identities but also reflect their collective mission. This teaches us to appreciate our unique roles while working together for a common goal.