Luke 24:47

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

et que la repentance et le pardon des péchés seraient prêchés en son nom à toutes les nations, à commencer par Jérusalem.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse tells us that the message of repentance and forgiveness of sins should spread to all nations, starting from Jerusalem. Jesus is saying this through his disciples after His resurrection. The key message here is about sharing the good news of forgiveness.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if you had a super cool toy, but instead of keeping it for yourself, you wanted everyone in your school and then everywhere else to know how amazing it is too! That's what Jesus wants his friends to do with his message of being sorry for mistakes (repentance) and getting those mistakes forgiven.

Contexte historique

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a doctor and companion of Paul. This verse comes from the account of Jesus after His resurrection and before He ascended into heaven. The audience is primarily Gentiles or non-Jews, but it also includes Jewish followers in Jerusalem at that time.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In today's world, this means being an ambassador for forgiveness by sharing how we can all be forgiven through Christ’s sacrifice, starting with those closest to us and then reaching out further into our communities and beyond.

Thèmes

• forgiveness
• repentance
• salvation
• missionary work
• resurrection
• redemption

Versets liés

• Acts 1:8
• Matthew 28:19-20
• John 3:16
• Mark 16:15
• Romans 10:14

Questions fréquentes

Why does it start with Jerusalem?

Jerusalem was central to Jewish faith and the place where Jesus lived, taught, died, and rose again. Starting there symbolizes grounding the message in its historical roots before spreading out.

How can I apply this verse in my community?

You can share stories of how you’ve been forgiven or helped others understand forgiveness. Start small within your social circle before reaching out further.

What does 'remission of sins' mean?

Remission means the act of forgiving someone's wrongdoing or sin, absolving them from punishment due to their repentance.