Luke 20:6

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

Zeggen we: "Van de mensen", dan zal het hele volk ons stenigen; want het is overtuigd, dat Johannes een profeet was.

Wat betekent dit?

The religious leaders are worried about how to answer a question about John the Baptist's authority. They fear that if they say he was just a man, people will get angry because they believe he was a prophet.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you're in class and your teacher asks who drew a really good picture on the wall. If you say it wasn't God but just someone else, all your classmates might be upset because they think that person was very special to God.

Historische achtergrond

This verse is from Luke's Gospel, written around AD 80-100 for a Greek-speaking audience. It reflects the tension between Jesus and the religious authorities in first-century Jerusalem, where John the Baptist was revered as a prophet.

Toepassing voor vandaag

When making decisions, especially under pressure, consider how your actions might affect others' beliefs and emotions. The leaders were caught in a dilemma about truth and public perception.

Onderwerpen

• authority
• prophets
• religious leaders
• truth-telling
• public opinion
• decision-making

Gerelateerde verzen

• Mark 1:2-8
• John 5:39-47
• Matthew 21:23-27
• Acts 13:20-25
• Hebrews 6:2

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Luke → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, ) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Why were the religious leaders afraid of people's reaction?

The religious leaders feared that if they contradicted popular belief by saying John was just a man, the crowd would reject them and their authority.

What does this verse tell us about John the Baptist?

It shows how highly regarded John the Baptist was among the people. They believed he had divine backing, which influenced public opinion.

How might this situation be relevant today?

Leaders today can face similar dilemmas where they must balance honesty with maintaining public support and trust.

What does it mean to 'stone' someone in this context?

In ancient times, stoning was a form of punishment. Here, it symbolizes the severe backlash or rejection the leaders feared from the people if they spoke against popular belief about John.