Matthew 11:17

Chinese Bible 1919 (Traditional) (文理和合譯本《新舊約全書》)

曰、我吹籥、爾不踊、我舉哀、爾不擗、

这是什么意思？

In Matthew 11:17, Jesus is speaking and uses a metaphor about children who try to play games but others won't join in. The key message is that people did not respond positively to the different approaches of John the Baptist and Jesus himself.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing with your friends, and you suggest playing tag, but they don't want to play. Then you suggest a quiet game like cards, but still, no one wants to join. This is how Jesus felt when people didn’t respond to him or John the Baptist.

历史背景

Matthew wrote this verse around AD 80-90 for early Christians in Jewish communities. The cultural setting was one of skepticism and division regarding Jesus' message and actions, especially compared to those of John the Baptist.

今日应用

Think about a time when you tried different ways to help someone or share something important with them, but they didn’t listen or care. This verse reminds us that sometimes our efforts might not get the response we hope for, just like Jesus faced.

主题

• faith
• hope
• salvation
• forgiveness
• judgment
• rejection

相关经文

• Luke 7:31-35
• John 3:16
• Isaiah 40:28-31
• Ezekiel 33:11
• Mark 2:19

常见问题

Why did Jesus use this metaphor?

Jesus used this metaphor to explain why some people rejected his message and John the Baptist's message. It shows how difficult it can be when others do not respond positively to different approaches.

How does this verse apply to our relationship with God today?

This verse reminds us that sometimes, despite our efforts to connect spiritually or share faith, people may not respond as we hope. It's a call to continue striving and being faithful regardless of the response.

What does it mean when Jesus says 'we have piped unto you'?

When Jesus says this, he is referring metaphorically to offering joyful experiences or messages, much like playing music at a celebration, but finding that people are not interested in joining in.

How does this relate to John the Baptist's message?

John the Baptist preached repentance with a more serious tone, contrasting Jesus' approach. Both approaches received little response from many people, highlighting the general skepticism and division of their time.