Dan dikirimnya mereka ke kota Betlehem dengan pesan, “Ketika kalian tiba di sana, carilah tempat anak itu berada. Dan ketika kalian menemukan-Nya, segeralah mengabariku, agar saya juga dapat datang dan menyembah Dia juga.”
Apa artinya?
King Herod tells the wise men to find Jesus in Bethlehem and report back so he can also worship Jesus. The verse highlights Herod's deceitful intentions.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Think of it like when your friend says they want to play with your new toy but secretly plans to break it. King Herod said he wanted to meet baby Jesus, but he had a hidden plan.
Latar belakang sejarah
Matthew wrote this verse around AD 80 for Jewish Christians living in the Roman Empire. The cultural setting was one of religious tension and political intrigue surrounding the birth of Christ.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's world, we might encounter people who seem friendly but have ulterior motives. Like King Herod, we must be cautious about others' true intentions when they claim to join us in worship or support.