Luke 18:35

Chinese Bible 1933 (Traditional) (王元德《新式標點新約全書》)

耶穌將近耶利哥的時候，有一個瞎子，坐在路旁討飯：

这是什么意思？

This verse describes a blind beggar sitting by the side of the road near Jericho when Jesus was passing through. The main message highlights the plight and vulnerability of those who rely on others for help.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing outside, and there's someone in your neighborhood who can't see and asks for help or food. This verse is like that - it talks about a blind person sitting by the road asking for help when Jesus was walking nearby.

历史背景

This passage comes from Luke’s Gospel, written around AD 80-100 to a Greco-Roman audience. Jericho was an important city and trade route where many travelers passed through, making it common to find beggars along the roads.

今日应用

Today, we can apply this by being more aware of those in need around us, such as homeless individuals or people struggling with disabilities. It reminds us to offer help when possible, just like Jesus would have done.

主题

• compassion
• blindness
• helping others
• faith healing
• Jesus' ministry
• poverty

相关经文

• Matthew 9:27-31
• Mark 10:46-52
• John 9:1-7
• Isaiah 42:7
• Psalm 146:8

常见问题

Was there a specific reason Jesus was passing through Jericho?

Jericho was an important city and a common stop for travelers. It's likely that Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem, which required passing through Jericho.

How did the blind man know about Jesus?

Word spread quickly about Jesus’ miracles and teachings, so it’s possible that the blind man had heard stories from others or travelers who knew about Jesus.

What can we learn from this beggar's request for help?

This teaches us to be aware of those in need around us and to offer our help. It also highlights the importance of faith, as the beggar believed that Jesus could help him.

How does Luke 18:35 relate to other verses about helping others?

This verse ties into broader themes in the Bible where Jesus instructs followers to care for the vulnerable and less fortunate, like Matthew 25:40 which says 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'