Luke 2:39

Vietnamese 1994 (Lời Chúa Cho Mọi Người) (Translated by 1 Pastor)

Khi hai ông bà đã làm xong mọi việc như Luật Chúa truyền, thì trở về nơi cư ngụ là thành Na-da-rét, miền Ga-li-lê.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

After following all the religious laws for Jesus' birth, Joseph and Mary returned to Nazareth in Galilee. This verse shows their commitment to obeying God's commands.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you finish all your chores, then go back home where it feels most comfortable. That’s what Joseph and Mary did after they followed all the rules for Jesus' birth, and went back to their cozy town of Nazareth.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a historian and physician, around 60-80 AD. The audience was primarily Gentiles (non-Jewish believers) with an emphasis on God's universal love for all people. This verse reflects the legalistic society where religious laws were strictly adhered to.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

Today, if you follow through with your responsibilities or commitments and then return home to rest, remember Joseph and Mary’s example of obedience and faithfulness in their journey back to Nazareth after fulfilling their duties.

Chủ đề

• obedience
• faithfulness
• religious laws
• family life
• journey of faith
• commitment

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• Leviticus 12:4
• Matthew 2:23
• Mark 6:1-6
• John 7:53-8:11
• Luke 2:40

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why is it important that Joseph and Mary returned to Nazareth?

Returning to Nazareth highlights their commitment to God's commandments, while also emphasizing the normalcy and simplicity of Jesus' upbringing.

What 'all things according to the law of the Lord' does this verse refer to?

These include rituals like circumcision for male infants and purification rites after childbirth, as required by Mosaic Law.

How did Luke's audience understand this return to Nazareth?

For a mixed Jewish and Gentile audience, it underscored God’s universal plan while maintaining respect for traditional religious practices.

What can we learn about commitment from Luke 2:39?

The verse teaches us that following through with our duties and commitments shows faithfulness and obedience to higher principles or divine commands.