Luke 20:5

French Jerusalem 1998

Mais ils firent par-devers eux ce calcul: "Si nous disons: Du Ciel, il dira: Pourquoi n'avez-vous pas cru en lui?

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, the religious leaders are trying to figure out how to answer Jesus without getting into trouble. They know that if they say something came from heaven, Jesus will ask why they didn't believe it.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you're playing hide and seek with your friends. If someone asks where the best hiding spot is, but when you tell them, they don’t use it. Later, if asked again, you might hesitate because you know they won't listen to you anymore.

Contexte historique

Luke wrote this Gospel around 60-85 AD for a Gentile audience. The setting is Jerusalem where Jesus is teaching and the religious leaders are trying to trap him with their questions.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In everyday life, when someone gives us good advice but we ignore it, we often face consequences later on. This verse teaches us about being open to receiving wisdom from others.

Thèmes

• faith
• wisdom
• authority
• religious leaders
• advice
• consequences

Versets liés

• John 5:37-47
• Matthew 21:23-27
• Acts 4:19-20
• Mark 8:11-12
• Hebrews 3:7-4:2

Questions fréquentes

Who are the 'they' in Luke 20:5?

The 'they' refers to the chief priests, scribes, and elders who were questioning Jesus.

Why did they reason among themselves?

They wanted to avoid answering a question that could get them into trouble with either the public or Jesus himself.

What was their dilemma about saying 'from heaven'?

Saying it came from heaven would make Jesus ask why they didn't believe him, exposing their hypocrisy.

How does this verse apply to our decisions today?

This shows the importance of consistency in our beliefs and actions. We should follow through with what we say we believe in.