Matthew 21:11

Italian CEI 2008

E la folla rispondeva: «Questi è il profeta Gesù da Nàzaret di Galilea».

Cosa significa?

In this verse from Matthew's Gospel, a large group of people are identifying Jesus as the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee. The crowd is acknowledging his identity and reputation.

Spiegato ai bambini

Imagine you're at a school play and everyone knows who's playing the main character because they've seen them practice. It's like that, but with Jesus. Everyone knows him as the special teacher from where he grew up.

Contesto storico

Matthew wrote this Gospel around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians living in the Diaspora. The crowd's recognition of Jesus highlights his growing influence and reputation among ordinary people during a time when religious and political leaders were wary of him.

Applicazione per oggi

Today, we can apply this verse by considering how our actions and words may identify us to others. Like the crowd recognizing Jesus as a prophet, how do your choices show who you are to those around you?

Argomenti

• recognition
• faith
• identity
• prophets
• gospel
• reputation

Versetti correlati

• John 6:14
• Mark 6:3
• Luke 4:24
• Acts 3:6
• Matthew 13:57

Domande frequenti

Who is the crowd in Matthew 21:11?

The crowd likely consists of people who have been following Jesus or those who've heard about his teachings and miracles, recognizing him as a prophet from Nazareth.

Why does Matthew mention that Jesus was from Nazareth?

Matthew emphasizes Jesus' background to connect with the expectations for the Messiah. It also shows how Jesus is known by where he came from, rather than from Jerusalem, which might have been more prestigious at the time.

How did people know about Jesus as a prophet?

People likely knew of Jesus through word-of-mouth and his own teachings and miracles. His reputation had grown among the common folk who traveled with him or heard stories about him.

What does this verse tell us about how Jesus was perceived by ordinary people?

This verse shows that ordinary people recognized Jesus for who he was, a prophet from Nazareth, acknowledging his teachings and actions. This reflects their faith in him despite the skepticism of religious leaders.