Matthew 21:13

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และตรัสกับเขาว่า "มีพระวจนะเขียนไว้ว่า `นิเวศของเราเขาจะเรียกว่าเป็นนิเวศอธิษฐาน' แต่เจ้าทั้งหลายมากระทำให้เป็น `ถ้ำของพวกโจร'"

ข้อนี้หมายความว่าอะไร?

Jesus is talking to people in the temple who were cheating others. He says his house should be a place for prayer, not stealing and cheating.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine you have a special clubhouse where everyone comes to share toys and play nicely. But some kids start selling candy and not sharing fairly anymore. Jesus was upset because that's what happened in God’s special house, the temple.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

Matthew wrote this Gospel around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians. It reflects a time when the temple practices were corrupted by greed and exploitation of the poor, contrary to its intended purpose as a place of prayer and worship.

การประยุกต์ใช้วันนี้

Today, we might see businesses or religious organizations that prioritize profit over people's well-being. This verse reminds us to always keep our intentions pure in all spaces, ensuring they are places for positive interaction rather than exploitation.

หัวข้อ

• prayer
• integrity
• corruption
• worship
• justice
• temple

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• Isaiah 56:7
• Mark 11:17
• John 2:16
• Psalm 84:2
• Ezekiel 44:9

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คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Why was the temple important?

The temple was central to Jewish worship and community life, serving as a place for sacrifice and prayer. Its corruption would have been deeply troubling.

What does it mean when Jesus says 'den of thieves'?

This phrase indicates that the temple practices were exploitative and corrupt, contrary to their holy purpose, making them akin to a place where thieves operate.

How can we ensure our places of worship stay true to their purpose?

By focusing on genuine prayer, teaching God's word accurately, and maintaining integrity in all practices within the community.

What does this verse teach us about justice?

It emphasizes that where there is injustice or corruption, we must stand up for what is right and ensure that places intended for good are not misused.