Luke 20:5

Tswana 1890 (Bibela ea Boitsépho 1890 (Sechuana Tlhaping - Moffatt Bible))

Mi ba gakololana mo go bona, ba re, Etlare ha re re, E coa kua legorimoñ, o tla re, Ana lo lo sa mo rumeleleñ?

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, the religious leaders are trying to figure out how to answer Jesus without getting into trouble. They know that if they say something came from heaven, Jesus will ask why they didn't believe it.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek with your friends. If someone asks where the best hiding spot is, but when you tell them, they don’t use it. Later, if asked again, you might hesitate because you know they won't listen to you anymore.

Historical Background

Luke wrote this Gospel around 60-85 AD for a Gentile audience. The setting is Jerusalem where Jesus is teaching and the religious leaders are trying to trap him with their questions.

Living It Out Today

In everyday life, when someone gives us good advice but we ignore it, we often face consequences later on. This verse teaches us about being open to receiving wisdom from others.

Topics

• faith
• wisdom
• authority
• religious leaders
• advice
• consequences

Related Verses

• John 5:37-47
• Matthew 21:23-27
• Acts 4:19-20
• Mark 8:11-12
• Hebrews 3:7-4:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 'they' in Luke 20:5?

The 'they' refers to the chief priests, scribes, and elders who were questioning Jesus.

Why did they reason among themselves?

They wanted to avoid answering a question that could get them into trouble with either the public or Jesus himself.

What was their dilemma about saying 'from heaven'?

Saying it came from heaven would make Jesus ask why they didn't believe him, exposing their hypocrisy.

How does this verse apply to our decisions today?

This shows the importance of consistency in our beliefs and actions. We should follow through with what we say we believe in.