Luke 18:34

Afrikaans Bible (ABA) 2007 (Bybel vir almal)

Die dissipels het niks verstaan wat Jesus gesê het nie. God het hulle nie laat verstaan wat hierdie woorde beteken nie. Hulle kon dit nie verstaan nie.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke 18:34, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and explains that they do not understand the things he has told them about his future suffering and death. This knowledge was hidden from them at this time.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends, but someone tells you a secret place where the best hiding spot is. But right now, you can't see it because it's too dark or hidden behind other things. That's like how Jesus told his friends about something important that they didn't understand yet.

Historical Background

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, around 80-100 AD. The audience includes both Jews and Gentiles, providing a historical context where the full comprehension of Jesus' mission is evolving among his followers.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where we might not fully understand the reasoning behind certain events or teachings until much later. For example, a parent's advice about making difficult decisions may only make sense years down the line when you face similar challenges.

Topics

• faith
• understanding
• salvation
• discipleship
• suffering
• hope

Related Verses

• Isaiah 53:1
• Mark 9:32
• Matthew 17:23
• John 16:12
• Acts 2:42

Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn't the disciples understand Jesus' mission at first?

The disciples were not yet able to comprehend the full scope of Jesus’ teachings and prophecies about his suffering, partly due to their cultural and religious expectations.

Can you explain the concept of hidden knowledge mentioned here?

Hidden knowledge refers to truths or insights not immediately apparent or understandable. It suggests there are deeper spiritual realities beyond our current perception.

What can we learn about faith from this verse?

We learn that faith sometimes requires trusting in things we don't yet understand, just as the disciples trusted Jesus even when they didn't fully grasp his mission.