Luke 10:26

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“¿Qué está escrito en la ley? ¿Qué has leído?” preguntó Jesús.

¿Qué significa esto?

In Luke 10:26, Jesus asks a teacher of the law what is written in the law and how he reads it. This is part of Jesus' response to the man's question about inheriting eternal life.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing a game where someone asks, 'What are the rules? How do you understand them?' That's kind of like what Jesus is doing here. He's asking this teacher how he understands the big book of God's rules.

Contexto histórico

The verse comes from the Gospel of Luke, written around 60-85 AD by a doctor named Luke, an associate of Paul. It was written for Gentile Christians to understand Jesus' teachings and actions in a broader historical context.

Aplicación para hoy

Imagine you're at work and someone asks how you interpret your job description or company policies. This verse encourages us to reflect on our own understanding and application of the rules we live by, just as Jesus did with this teacher.

Temas

• love
• faith
• salvation
• law
• interpretation
• eternal life

Versículos relacionados

• Deuteronomy 6:5
• Matthew 22:37-40
• Romans 13:8-10
• James 2:8
• Mark 12:29-31

Preguntas frecuentes

What was the teacher's response to Jesus?

The teacher responded by quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18, affirming that loving God with all one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind, and loving neighbors as oneself are essential.

Why does Jesus ask the teacher to interpret the law?

This helps highlight the importance of personal interpretation and application of God’s commandments.

What can we learn from Jesus' approach?

We learn that understanding our own beliefs and how to apply them is crucial. It's not just about knowing the rules, but truly comprehending their significance in our lives.

How does this verse relate to modern-day Christians?

It encourages us to reflect on our own interpretation of God’s word and how we live out those interpretations in daily life. It's a call to not just read the Bible but to understand it deeply.