En Hij zeide tot hen: Het komt u niet toe, te weten de tijden of gelegenheden, die de Vader in Zijn eigen macht gesteld heeft;
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse from Acts chapter one, Jesus is talking to his disciples and tells them that it's not for humans to know when specific times or events will happen; only God the Father knows these things.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek. You don't know exactly when your friend will come out of hiding because that's a surprise, just like how we don’t know when some big things in life will happen because those are surprises from God!
Historische achtergrond
The Book of Acts was written by Luke, likely around the late first century AD. This passage records Jesus speaking to his disciples shortly after his resurrection but before he ascended into heaven.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Today, when people worry about knowing exact dates for future events like the end times, this verse reminds us that such knowledge is solely God's domain. Instead of worrying about these things, we should focus on living faithfully in the present.