Matthew 12:21

Japanese 1965

異邦人は彼の名に望みをかける。」

この聖句の意味

This verse says that people from all over the world who are not Jewish will trust in Jesus' name. It's a prophecy about how Jesus' influence would spread beyond his own community.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a new friend, and they hear about something amazing you did. They believe it’s true because of your good name. This verse is like that—people from all over the world will trust in Jesus just because of who he is.

歴史的背景

Matthew wrote this around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish audience, predicting how Gentiles would come to trust in Jesus as Messiah. At the time, many Jews believed God only worked with them and not outsiders.

今日への適用

Today, imagine working in an international office where people of different backgrounds find value in your leadership because they trust you. This verse can inspire us to be trustworthy leaders who bring unity among diverse groups.

トピック

• salvation
• trust
• prophecy
• universal salvation
• diversity in faith
• Jesus' influence

関連する聖句

• Isaiah 42:1
• Acts 8:5-39
• Romans 10:12
• Ephesians 2:11-22
• Galatians 3:26-29

よくある質問

Who wrote the Book of Matthew?

The book is traditionally attributed to Matthew, one of Jesus' disciples, although modern scholars debate this. It was likely written around AD 80-90.

What does it mean by 'Gentiles' in this verse?

'Gentiles' refers to people who are not Jewish. This verse predicts that non-Jews will also trust and believe in Jesus.

How can we apply the message of Matthew 12:21 in our daily lives?

We can strive to build trustworthy relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, showing how faith in Jesus brings unity among different groups.

What is the significance of this verse for missions and evangelism?

This verse highlights that trust in Jesus transcends cultural boundaries, encouraging Christians to share their faith with all peoples regardless of background.