Luke 21:1
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
العَطاءُ الحَقِيقِيّ وَنَظَرَ يَسُوعُ فَرَأى الأغنِياءَ يَضَعُونَ عَطاياهُمْ فِي صُندُوقِ التَّبَرُّعاتِ فِي الهَيكَلِ،
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Luke's Gospel, Jesus observes the rich men giving their offerings into the treasury of the temple. He is watching them as they give, but he isn't commenting at this moment.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a classroom and see some kids bringing big presents to share with everyone. Jesus saw something like that happening in the temple, where rich people were giving lots of money into a special box called the treasury.
Historical Background
Luke wrote his Gospel around AD 80-100 for Greek-speaking Christians. He includes this scene during Jesus' final days in Jerusalem to illustrate an important lesson about giving and generosity within the cultural context of temple worship.
Living It Out Today
Think about how you give, whether it's time or money, to your community or church. This verse invites us to reflect on our motivations behind giving and to consider the spirit of our offerings over their size.
Topics
givinggenerositymotivationrichestemple worshipJesus' teachings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Jesus observing the rich people?
Jesus observed them to provide a lesson on true generosity. The size of their gifts did not necessarily reflect the spirit in which they were given.
Does this verse imply that rich people are less generous than others?
No, it doesn't imply that at all. Jesus is using this observation to set up an example for a subsequent teaching about the widow's mite, showing true generosity in spirit over quantity.
What does 'treasury' refer to in this context?
'Treasury' refers to the place where offerings and taxes were collected within the temple. It was where people would put their donations for various religious purposes.
How can we apply this verse when giving today?
We can focus on giving from a heart of generosity rather than simply aiming for large amounts. The spirit behind our gifts is just as important as the gift itself.