Jésus leur répondit: «Je vous le dis en vérité, quand le Fils de l'homme, au renouvellement de toutes choses, sera assis sur son trône de gloire, vous qui m'avez suivi, vous serez de même assis sur douze trônes et vous jugerez les douze tribus d'Israël.
Que signifie ce verset ?
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.
Expliqué aux enfants
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!
Contexte historique
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.
Application pour aujourd'hui
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.