Indonesian Bible (TSI) 2013 - (Terjemahan Sederhana Indonesia)
Waktu Yesus dan kami murid-murid-Nya berada di kampung Betania dan sedang makan di rumah Simon yang juga disebut Si Borok, seorang perempuan datang membawa sebotol minyak wangi yang sangat mahal. Botol itu terbuat dari batu berwarna putih. Dia mendekati meja di mana Yesus makan dan menuangkan minyak itu ke atas kepala-Nya. Melihat hal itu, kami menjadi marah dan berkata, “Itu pemborosan besar!
Apa artinya?
This verse introduces a scene where Jesus is visiting Bethany and staying at the house of Simon, who used to have leprosy but was healed. It sets the stage for what will happen next.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if your friend came over to play after they got better from being sick. That's like when Jesus went to stay with his friend Simon in Bethany after Simon was cured of a serious skin condition called leprosy.
Latar belakang sejarah
The Gospel of Matthew, written around AD 80-90 by an anonymous author traditionally identified as Matthew the Apostle, addresses Jewish Christians. The cultural setting involves Roman rule and Jewish traditions where hospitality and acceptance of those once considered unclean are significant themes.
Penerapan hari ini
Today, if someone in your community who has faced challenges or was ostracized is now accepted back into society, it's like Jesus visiting Simon’s home—showing that healing and forgiveness bring people together regardless of their past.