Chinese Bible Wenli 1897 (Traditional) (湛約翰－韶瑪亭文理《新約全書》)
告之曰、爾小信故也、蓋我誠告爾、有信如一粒芥種、將語此山、去此移彼、亦將移焉、且爾將無有不能也。○
这是什么意思？
In Matthew 17:20, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and tells them that their lack of faith has prevented something from happening. He says if they had even a tiny bit of faith—like the size of a mustard seed—they could move mountains with just a spoken command.
儿童解释
Imagine you have a tiny seed in your hand, like the smallest piece of popcorn. Jesus is saying that if we believe as much as that little seed, we can ask for big things to happen and they will! Like moving a mountain to another place!
历史背景
This verse comes from the Gospel of Matthew, written by Matthew (a disciple of Jesus) around 80-90 AD. It was likely addressed to early Jewish Christians who were struggling with faith and understanding the miracles performed by Jesus.
今日应用
Today, if you're facing a difficult situation at work or school that seems insurmountable, remember this verse. Even a small amount of faith can help you overcome it. Just like moving a mountain might seem impossible but isn't if you have enough faith!
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What does Jesus mean by 'unbelief' in Matthew 17:20?
Jesus is highlighting that doubt or a lack of trust can hinder the manifestation of God’s power. Unbelief means not fully trusting that God can accomplish what He promises through faith.
Can we literally move mountains with our faith?
The movement of a literal mountain symbolizes overcoming great difficulties. While it may seem like an impossible task, faith empowers believers to achieve things they would not be able to do on their own strength alone.
How can we apply the mustard seed analogy in our lives?
The mustard seed analogy encourages us to start with a small amount of faith. We should trust God even when our circumstances seem overwhelming, knowing that He can use what seems insignificant for great things.
Why does Jesus emphasize 'nothing shall be impossible unto you'?
This emphasizes the power and scope of faith. It reassures us that with genuine faith in God's promises, we can expect His supernatural intervention to accomplish all He has planned for our lives.