Luke 4:21

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“Esta Escritura que acaban de oír se ha cumplido hoy,” les dijo.

¿Qué significa esto?

In this verse from Luke's gospel, Jesus is speaking to the people in his hometown synagogue and declares that what he has just read from Scripture is being fulfilled right there and then by him.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're at a party, and someone reads out your birthday wish, saying it will come true. Then they give you the present you wanted! That's like Jesus saying his big plan to help everyone was starting that very day!

Contexto histórico

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, around 60-85 AD. This part is set in Nazareth during Jesus' early ministry where he spoke to Jewish people familiar with the Old Testament.

Aplicación para hoy

Today, imagine you're at work facing tough challenges when suddenly your boss announces a promotion that you feel was meant just for you; this verse shows how God fulfills His promises right where we are, in our daily lives.

Temas

• fulfillment
• prophecy
• ministry
• faith
• salvation
• hope

Versículos relacionados

• Isaiah 61:1-2
• Matthew 4:17
• Luke 4:18
• John 12:37-39
• Acts 2:14-21

Preguntas frecuentes

What does 'scripture fulfilled' mean?

'Scripture fulfilled' means that what was written long ago about a future event or promise is now happening, often referring to Jesus fulfilling the prophecies about him.

Why was this said in the synagogue?

Jesus spoke in the synagogue because it was where people gathered for religious teaching and he wanted to reach his audience with the message that God's promises were being realized through him.

How can we see Jesus fulfilling scripture today?

We recognize Jesus fulfilling scripture by looking at how His life, death, and resurrection match up with Old Testament prophecies about a Messiah who would save people from their sins.

What does 'in your ears' mean in this context?

'In your ears' means that the fulfillment of scripture is being communicated to them directly through Jesus’ teaching, highlighting its immediacy and personal relevance.