Y Iesus les dixo, De cierto os digo, que vosotros que me aueys seguido, quando en la regeneracion ſe aſſentará el Hijo del hõbre en el throno de ſu gloria, vosotros tambien os sentareys ſobre doze thronos para juzgar à los doze tribus de Iſrael.
¿Qué significa esto?
In this verse, Jesus tells his disciples that after he returns to heaven and they follow him faithfully, they will sit on thrones as judges over the twelve tribes of Israel during a new era of God's reign.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you're playing a game with your friends. Jesus says if you play well and stay true to him, one day you'll get special jobs, like being in charge of big groups of people just like he is!
Contexto histórico
This verse comes from the Gospel of Matthew, written around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting was one where the hope for a future messianic reign influenced expectations and interpretations.
Aplicación para hoy
In today's context, this verse encourages believers to remain faithful in their service to Christ, knowing that their efforts are part of God's larger plan for restoration and justice in the world.