This verse tells us that Jesus is heading to Jerusalem with his twelve disciples and he takes them aside to speak privately about something important.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine your teacher taking you and a few friends aside before a big school trip to tell you something special. That's what Jesus does here, but for grown-up reasons!
歴史的背景
Matthew wrote this account of Jesus' life around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians living in the Roman Empire. This verse sets up an important conversation between Jesus and his closest followers.
今日への適用
Just like how teachers sometimes talk to a few students privately about something significant, leaders today might also have one-on-one conversations with their team members to share important insights or plans.