Luke 19:26

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

『あなたがたに言うが、おおよそ持っている人には、なお与えられ、持っていない人からは、持っているものまでも取り上げられるであろう。

この聖句の意味

This verse is spoken by Jesus and says that those who have something will receive more, but from those who do not have much, even what little they have may be taken away. The key message is about the principle of spiritual growth and responsibility.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a toy box. If you take good care of your toys and share them with others, you might get more toys as a reward. But if you don’t take care of what you have or are mean to others, even the toys you already have might be taken away.

歴史的背景

This verse appears in Luke's Gospel, written around AD 80-100 for both Jewish and Gentile audiences. It reflects Jesus' teachings about God's expectations for how His followers should manage their resources and responsibilities.

今日への適用

In modern life, this can be seen as a reminder to use our talents and resources wisely. For instance, if you're good at playing an instrument and practice regularly (what you 'have'), you'll get even better (given more). If you neglect it, your skills might decline (taken away).

トピック

• spiritual growth
• responsibility
• stewardship
• reward and punishment
• faithfulness
• prosperity

関連する聖句

• Matthew 25:14-30
• Proverbs 13:22
• Romans 1:18
• Mark 4:24-25
• Luke 19:11-27

よくある質問

Who said this verse and when?

Jesus spoke these words during His earthly ministry. The specific event is recorded by the author Luke, who wrote his Gospel around AD 80-100.

What does it mean to 'give more' or take away?

It means that God will give greater blessings and opportunities to those who use what they have wisely (spiritual growth). Those who do not will lose even the little they have.

How can we apply this in our daily lives?

We should be mindful of using our talents, time, and resources for good. This principle encourages us to steward well what God has given us so He may bless us further.

Are there any similar verses that help explain this concept?

Yes, other verses like Matthew 25:14-30 (parable of the talents) and Proverbs 13:22 offer related insights on stewardship and its consequences.