Orang banyak itu mendengar Yesus mengatakan hal-hal mengenai Yohanes itu. Di antara mereka ada juga penagih-penagih pajak. Mereka semua, terutama para penagih pajak, sudah menuruti pesan-pesan dari Allah yang disampaikan oleh Yohanes Pembaptis. Dan mereka telah dibaptiskan oleh Yohanes. Tetapi, orang-orang Farisi dan guru-guru agama Yahudi tidak mau menerima pesan-pesan dari Allah yang disampaikan oleh Yohanes. Mereka juga tidak mau dibaptis oleh Yohanes.
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This verse says that the Pharisees and lawyers did not accept God's advice, which was given through John the Baptist’s baptism. They rejected it for themselves, refusing to be baptized by him.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have a friend who tells you about a cool new game but you decide not to play because you think you know better. That's what the Pharisees and lawyers did; they didn't want to listen to John’s advice even though it was from God.
Latar belakang sejarah
This verse is written by Luke, one of Jesus' followers, around 60-80 AD in a Greek-speaking context. It was meant for both Jews and Gentiles who were curious about the life and teachings of Jesus.
Penerapan hari ini
Today, this could be like ignoring good advice from someone you trust because you are too proud or set in your ways. For example, not listening to a doctor's advice on health because you think it doesn't apply to you.
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