Mark 12:4

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Người sai một đầy tớ khác đến; nhưng họ đánh đầu nó và chưởi rủa nữa.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse describes a landowner who sends another servant to the tenants of his vineyard, but they attack him by throwing stones and injuring him. The servants represent God's messengers sent to Israel.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you have a garden where your friend is supposed to take care of it for you. You ask them nicely if everything is okay, but instead of being nice back, they hurt you. This verse tells us about something similar happening between God and people who were meant to look after His special place.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

Mark wrote this gospel around AD 65-70, primarily for a Roman audience. The story reflects the conflict between Jewish leaders and Jesus, who saw themselves as caretakers of God's covenant but rejected his authority.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In today’s world, consider a manager sending an employee to deal with difficult clients who then treat that person poorly instead of helping them. This situation highlights the disrespect towards those sent by authority figures.

Chủ đề

• rejection
• authority
• message of God
• disrespect
• vineyard symbolism
• servants and masters

Các câu liên quan

• Luke 20:10
• Matthew 21:35
• Isaiah 63:17-18
• Jeremiah 2:2-3
• John 9:34

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Who is being represented by the servants?

The servants represent God's messengers sent to Israel, which includes prophets who were often rejected or harmed.

What does the vineyard symbolize in this context?

The vineyard symbolizes Israel, and the owner represents God. The tenants are those in charge of Israel who should be caretakers but act against the landowner's wishes.

How is this verse related to Jesus' message?

Jesus uses this parable to illustrate how leaders rejected his authority and the prophets before him, foreshadowing their rejection of himself as well.

Why does God continue sending messengers despite rejection?

God sends messengers continually out of love and a desire for reconciliation with those who have turned away from Him, showing His persistence in reaching hearts.