Matthew 25:41

Japanese 1965

それから、王はまた、その左にいる者たちに言います。『のろわれた者ども。わたしから離れて、悪魔とその使いたちのために用意された永遠の火にはいれ。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, Jesus is speaking and addressing people who have not lived according to God's will. He tells them they are cursed and must leave his presence for an everlasting fire made for the devil and his followers.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine a big party where only good kids get invited because they've been nice all year. But some kids were mean, so the host asks those kids to go home instead of joining the fun forever with everyone else.

歴史的背景

Matthew wrote this part of his Gospel around AD 80-90 for a Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural context was one where the coming judgment and separation between righteous and wicked individuals was a common theme in Jewish thought.

今日への適用

Today, if someone is ignoring their responsibilities to help others or act kindly, they might reconsider before it's too late. This verse reminds us of the importance of living according to God’s commandments.

トピック

• judgment
• righteousness
• salvation
• eternal life
• sin
• damnation

関連する聖句

• Luke 13:28
• Mark 9:47-48
• Revelation 20:10
• John 5:29
• Matthew 13:41

よくある質問

Who are 'them on the left hand'?

'Them on the left hand' refers to people who have not fulfilled God’s expectations for kindness and righteousness, as described by Jesus earlier in this chapter.

What is meant by 'everlasting fire'?

'Everlasting fire' symbolizes eternal punishment where those separated from God's presence will face a state of suffering without end due to their rejection of God’s righteousness and love.

Why does the verse mention angels?

The reference to angels emphasizes that this judgment is not just for humans but also encompasses spiritual beings, highlighting the severity and universality of divine justice.

How can one avoid being 'cursed' in this sense?

To avoid being cursed as described here, one should strive to live a life full of righteousness and compassion, guided by God’s teachings, especially those about loving others and doing good deeds.