Acts 10:41

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

不是显现给众人看，乃是显现给 神预先所拣选为他作见证的人看，就是我们这些在他从死里复活以后和他同吃同喝的人。

这是什么意思？

This verse from the book of Acts explains that Jesus did not appear to everyone after his resurrection, but only to a specific group of witnesses. These witnesses, including the speaker Peter, ate and drank with him, proving he had truly risen from the dead.

儿童解释

Imagine if your friend came back from a trip dressed as a superhero. Instead of telling everyone about it, they showed this cool outfit only to you and your best friends. That's kind of what happened here. Jesus didn't show himself to everyone but picked special people to see him after he came back from the dead.

历史背景

The book of Acts was written by Luke around AD 60-80, directed at a broader audience including both Jews and Gentiles. It details the early Christian church’s growth and key events following Jesus' resurrection.

今日应用

In today's context, this verse teaches us about choosing witnesses for important personal or professional testimonies. Like those chosen by Peter, our witnesses should be reliable, trustworthy people who can vouch for significant experiences we've had.

主题

• resurrection
• witnessing
• faith
• testimony
• reliability
• early church history

相关经文

• 1 Corinthians 15:5-7
• Luke 24:36-43
• John 20:19-20
• Matthew 28:16-20
• Mark 16:14

常见问题

Why were specific people chosen as witnesses?

Specific individuals were chosen to ensure a reliable and credible testimony of Jesus' resurrection. This group was composed of those who had been with him throughout his ministry, making them well-positioned to verify the events.

How can we be witnesses like those chosen by Peter?

Being a witness involves sharing our experiences of faith with others, much as Peter and his companions did. We should share how Jesus has impacted our lives and why we believe in him.

What can we learn about reliability from Acts 10:41?

This verse highlights the importance of reliable testimony. Just as Peter emphasizes the credibility of those who witnessed Jesus' resurrection, it’s essential to trust and seek out credible sources in matters of faith.