Luke 17:8

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

ألا يَقُولُ لَهُ بِالأحرَى: ‹جَهِّزْ لِي عَشائِي، وَالبِسْ ثِيابَ الخِدمَةِ وَاخدِمْنِي بَيْنَما آكُلُ وَأشرَبُ. وَبَعدَ ذَلِكَ يُمكِنُكَ أنْ تَأكُلَ وَتَشرَبَ›؟

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse is part of Jesus' teaching to his disciples. He compares a servant's duty to serve the master before attending to their own needs, emphasizing obedience and faithfulness.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're helping your mom or dad with dinner. They might ask you to set the table first before you can eat. This shows that we should help others first before thinking about ourselves.

السياق التاريخي

The verse comes from Luke's Gospel, written around 80-100 AD for a broad audience of both Jews and Gentiles in Rome. It reflects the cultural norms where servants were expected to serve their masters diligently.

التطبيق اليوم

In modern terms, this could apply to a workplace scenario where an employee is dedicated to completing assigned tasks before taking a break or leaving work, showing loyalty and responsibility.

المواضيع

• obedience
• service
• faithfulness
• responsibility
• duty
• mastership

آيات ذات صلة

• Ephesians 6:5-7
• 1 Timothy 6:1-2
• Titus 2:9-10
• Proverbs 13:4
• Luke 14:8

أسئلة شائعة

What is the main lesson of Luke 17:8?

The verse teaches about faithfulness and obedience, showing that we should be ready to serve others before attending to our own needs.

How can this apply in a family setting?

In a family, it means children helping with household chores or taking care of younger siblings before focusing on their own activities, reflecting respect and responsibility.

What does Luke 17:8 say about the relationship between master and servant?

It highlights the cultural expectation that a servant serves their master diligently, emphasizing the structure of authority and service within relationships.

Can this verse be used in workplace ethics?

Yes, it can be applied to encourage employees to complete assigned tasks before taking breaks or leaving work, showing loyalty and dedication.