Yesus berkata kepada mereka, “Percayalah, di Dunia Baru tempat Allah memerintah, Aku, Anak Manusia, akan duduk di atas takhta-Ku yang mulia! Dan pada waktu itu kalian, dua belas pengikut-Ku, akan duduk juga di atas takhta dan memerintah kedua belas suku Israel.
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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.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
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!
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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.
Penerapan hari ini
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.