Ieder die zijn huis, broers, zusters, vader, moeder, kinderen of bezittingen opgeeft om Mij te volgen, zal honderdmaal zoveel terugkrijgen. En bovendien krijgt hij het eeuwige leven.
Wat betekent dit?
Jesus says that anyone who gives up things like family or possessions for his sake will get back much more, including everlasting life. This promise is about the rewards of following Jesus.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a toy box full of your favorite toys. If you gave all those toys away to help someone in need, God promises you'll get even more special things and a wonderful forever home with him!
Historische achtergrond
Matthew wrote this Gospel around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians, emphasizing Jesus' teachings as fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The cultural setting was one where family ties were very strong.
Toepassing voor vandaag
A modern scenario could be a young professional who decides to give up a high-paying job to serve in a remote area helping the poor and sick, trusting God will provide.