Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Dere har hørt at det er blitt sagt i generasjoner: ‘ Du skal ikke ha sex utenfor ekteskapet. ’ Men Jeg sier dere: Den som ser på en kvinne og ønsker å ha sex med henne, har allerede syndet med henne i sitt hjerte. Hvis ditt høyre øye frister deg til å synde, så riv det ut, og ikke tillat at det skjer! For det er bedre å leve med ett øye enn at hele kroppen blir kastet i helvete. Og dersom din høyre hånd frister deg til å synde, så hogg den av og kast den fra deg! Kvitt deg med det som leder deg til fristelse. For det er bedre for deg å miste en kroppsdel enn at hele kroppen din kommer til helvete.
What Does This Mean?
In Matthew 5:27, Jesus is speaking and he references the commandment against adultery that people have heard before. The key message here is a reminder of an important moral guideline from the past.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys and someone tells you not to take another kid's toy without asking. In this verse, Jesus is reminding everyone about a rule that's like saying 'don't take something that doesn’t belong to you,' but in grown-up terms.
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this gospel around the first century AD for an audience of Jewish Christians living in the Roman Empire. The cultural setting was one where Old Testament laws were deeply ingrained, and Jesus is expanding on these teachings to his disciples.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, consider a scenario where someone feels tempted to act dishonestly or improperly with another person outside their committed relationship. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of fidelity and integrity in relationships.
The main message emphasizes the importance of adhering to moral standards, specifically regarding fidelity in marriage.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' teachings?
Jesus uses this verse as part of his broader discussion on how the Law and its teachings should be understood and lived out in a deeper way.
Is adultery only about physical acts?
Traditionally, adultery is seen as a physical act, but Jesus expands on this to include thoughts and intents that go against marital fidelity (Matthew 5:28).
How can one stay faithful in marriage according to this verse?
One can focus on maintaining pure intentions and behaviors towards their spouse while avoiding any actions or thoughts that compromise the sanctity of marriage.