Luke 14:18

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَابْتَدَأُوا جَمِيعًا يَخْتَلِقُونَ الأعذَارَ. قَالَ الأوَّلُ: ‹لَقَدِ اشتَرَيتُ حَقلًا، وَعَلَيَّ أنْ أخرُجَ وَأرَاهُ، فَاعذُرنِي مِنْ فَضْلِكَ.›

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a situation where invited guests all start to make excuses for not attending an event. The first guest says he has bought land and needs to see it, asking to be excused from the gathering.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're having a birthday party, and your friends say they can't come because they have other things to do, like looking at new toys or playing with their siblings. It's sad when people make excuses instead of coming to celebrate.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke the physician around 60-85 AD. The audience was likely early Christians and others interested in Jesus' teachings and life. In ancient Jewish culture, gatherings were significant social events where people strengthened relationships and honored their commitments.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this could be about someone who frequently makes excuses to avoid important commitments or responsibilities at work or family functions, showing a lack of reliability and commitment.

Topics

• commitment
• responsibility
• excuses
• priorities
• social gatherings
• reliability

Related Verses

• Matthew 22:3
• Luke 14:19
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• Proverbs 18:9
• Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you think the guests made excuses?

The guests likely felt other tasks were more important or urgent than attending the event, showing a lack of commitment to their initial agreement.

What lesson can be learned from this verse?

This verse teaches us about the importance of following through on commitments and not making excuses when something else seems more appealing.

How does this relate to our daily lives?

In daily life, we often face situations where other tasks might seem more urgent than our commitments. This verse encourages us to prioritize our promises and responsibilities.

Can you give an example of a similar situation today?

Today, people might make excuses for not attending important meetings or family events by saying they have work or other personal obligations, similar to the guests in this verse.