Luke 20:19

Japanese 1965

律法学者、祭司長たちは、イエスが自分たちをさしてこのたとえを話されたと気づいたので、この際イエスに手をかけて捕えようとしたが、やはり民衆を恐れた。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes how the chief priests and scribes wanted to arrest Jesus because they knew he was speaking against them in his parable, but they were afraid of the people who supported him.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if your teacher told a story about someone being naughty. The principal might want to punish that student, but is scared to do it when everyone else likes that person!

歴史的背景

The verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written around 60-85 AD by Luke, who was likely a Greek doctor and companion of Paul. It reflects the tension between Jesus and religious leaders in first-century Palestine.

今日への適用

In today's world, this can be seen when someone in authority uses their position for personal gain but fears public backlash if they're caught. Think of a corrupt politician or business leader who must balance self-interest with maintaining public image.

トピック

• authority
• leadership
• resistance
• public opinion
• consequences
• morality

関連する聖句

• Matthew 21:45
• Mark 12:12
• John 7:30
• Psalm 69:26
• Isaiah 28:15

よくある質問

Who wrote Luke's gospel and when?

The Gospel of Luke was written around 60-85 AD by Luke, a Greek doctor who accompanied the Apostle Paul on some of his missionary journeys.

What does it mean to speak against someone in a parable?

Speaking against someone in a parable means using a story or analogy to indirectly criticize their actions or beliefs without explicitly naming them, which was a way Jesus often confronted religious leaders.

Why were the chief priests and scribes afraid of the people?

They feared that if they arrested Jesus, the crowd who supported him would riot or protest, leading to potential social unrest and conflict with Roman authorities.

How does this verse relate to the theme of authority in the Bible?

This verse highlights a struggle between religious authority figures and an emerging leader (Jesus) whom people respected more than their own leaders, showing how divine authority can surpass human-made power structures.