Matthew 10:31

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

Vreest dan niet; gij gaat vele musjes te boven.

Wat betekent dit?

Jesus is speaking in this verse and telling his disciples not to fear because they are more valuable than many sparrows. He wants them to understand their worth and importance.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you have a bunch of little toys, like toy cars or dolls. Now, Jesus is saying that you're even more special and important than all those toys put together!

Historische achtergrond

Matthew wrote this verse around 80-90 AD. It's part of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus addresses his disciples, teaching them about their value in God’s eyes within a culture that often undervalued individuals.

Toepassing voor vandaag

When you feel small or unimportant at school or work, remember this verse. Just as sparrows are insignificant compared to people, your true worth is immense and should never be underestimated.

Onderwerpen

• faith
• worth
• salvation
• hope
• fearlessness
• value

Gerelateerde verzen

• Leviticus 25:42
• Psalm 8:4-6
• Matthew 10:30
• Luke 12:7
• John 10:11

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Matthew → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel Statenvertaling (Importantia edition) →

Veelgestelde vragen

What is Jesus trying to teach his disciples with this verse?

Jesus wants the disciples to understand their intrinsic value and importance in God's plan, encouraging them not to fear because they are highly valued.

How can I apply Matthew 10:31 when facing fears?

You can remind yourself of your true worth and that you matter deeply. This reminder helps overcome feelings of insignificance or fear.

Why did Jesus use sparrows as a comparison in this verse?

Sparrows were considered very common and not valuable, so Jesus uses them to contrast the immense value God places on each person.

What other verses talk about the value of human life?

Other relevant verses include Psalm 139:14 and Jeremiah 1:5, which also highlight the preciousness of every individual in God's sight.