Luke 6:15

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt, Bản Dịch 2011)

Ma-thi-ơ, Thô-ma, Gia-cơ con của Anh-phê, Si-môn người có biệt danh là Người Cuồng Nhiệt,

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse lists some of the names of Jesus' disciples: Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), and Simon who was known as Zelotes. There's no speaker mentioned here; it's part of a list given by Luke. The key message is about the diverse group of people who followed Jesus.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you're in a classroom with friends from all sorts of backgrounds. Matthew, Thomas, James, and Simon were like that - different but together following one teacher: Jesus!

Bối cảnh lịch sử

Luke wrote this part of his gospel around the late first century to early second century, directed at both Jewish and Gentile audiences. The cultural setting was a mix of Roman rule and various religious beliefs in the Mediterranean region.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

Today, we can see that just like these disciples had different backgrounds and strengths, our communities should value diversity. For instance, a workplace could benefit from having employees with varied skills and perspectives.

Chủ đề

• discipleship
• diversity
• community
• followers of Jesus
• early church
• Luke's gospel

Các câu liên quan

• Matthew 10:3
• Mark 3:18
• John 21:2
• Acts 1:13
• Romans 16:7

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why are these specific names mentioned?

These names are part of the list of Jesus' apostles, highlighting their individual roles and backgrounds within the early Christian movement.

Who is Simon Zelotes?

Simon Zelotes was one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus. 'Zelotes' refers to a group known for their zeal in maintaining Jewish law against Roman rule.

What's the importance of this list?

The list shows the diversity among Jesus’ followers and emphasizes that individuals from different backgrounds were called to be part of his core group, reflecting God’s inclusive nature.

How can Luke 6:15 apply in our daily lives?

It reminds us to value people's differences within communities or teams, recognizing that diversity brings unique strengths and perspectives, essential for unity and growth.