John 13:29

Thai Bible (TNCV) 2007 - New Contemporary Version (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย)

เนื่องจากยูดาสเป็นคนถือเงินบางคนจึงคิดว่าพระเยซูทรงบอกให้เขาไปซื้อของจำเป็นสำหรับงานฉลองเทศกาล หรือไม่ก็ให้ทานแก่คนยากจน

ข้อนี้หมายความว่าอะไร?

In this verse from John's Gospel, some of Jesus' disciples were confused because Judas was in charge of the money bag. They thought Jesus was telling Judas to buy things they needed for an upcoming feast or give something to the poor.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine your teacher has a piggy bank and one of your classmates is in charge of it. When the teacher whispers something, everyone thinks he's asking the classmate to use the money for snacks or to help someone who needs food. That’s what was happening with Jesus' friends and Judas.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

The Gospel of John was written by one of Jesus’ disciples around AD 90-100. It was aimed at a Christian community trying to understand Jesus' life, teachings, and mission in the context of their Jewish heritage and the growing Greco-Roman world.

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In modern times, this can be applied when someone misunderstands your intentions because they don’t have all the information. Like if you suggest buying something for a party but others think it’s for charity, leading to confusion or misinterpretation among friends or colleagues.

หัวข้อ

• trust
• misunderstanding
• discipleship
• leadership
• intention vs. perception
• financial stewardship

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• Luke 22:4-6
• Matthew 10:29
• John 12:6
• Mark 14:10-11
• Psalms 55:13

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Why were the disciples confused about Judas' role in John 13:29?

The disciples thought that since Judas was responsible for managing their funds, any instructions from Jesus were related to purchasing or charitable donations.

What does 'the bag' refer to in this verse?

The 'bag' refers to the container where they kept money for communal expenses and charitable giving. It signifies responsibility over shared resources among the disciples.

How can we avoid misunderstandings like those described in John 13:29 today?

We can prevent such misunderstandings by ensuring clear communication and making sure everyone has all necessary information to interpret messages correctly.

What does this verse teach us about leadership within a group?

It teaches that leaders need to be transparent with their intentions and responsibilities to avoid confusion and maintain trust among the group members.