Chúa Giê-xu bảo họ, “Ta bảo thật, thời kỳ đến, Con Người sẽ ngồi trên ngôi cao cả của Ngài. Tất cả các con là người đã theo ta sẽ được ngồi trên mười hai ngôi để xét xử mười hai chi tộc Ít-ra-en.
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In this verse, Jesus tells his disciples that after he returns to heaven and they follow him faithfully, they will sit on thrones as judges over the twelve tribes of Israel during a new era of God's reign.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you're playing a game with your friends. Jesus says if you play well and stay true to him, one day you'll get special jobs, like being in charge of big groups of people just like he is!
Bối cảnh lịch sử
This verse comes from the Gospel of Matthew, written around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting was one where the hope for a future messianic reign influenced expectations and interpretations.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In today's context, this verse encourages believers to remain faithful in their service to Christ, knowing that their efforts are part of God's larger plan for restoration and justice in the world.