Luke 7:34
Arabic SAB (الكتاب الشريف)
وَجَاءَ الَّذِي صَارَ بَشَرًا يَأْكُلُ وَيَشْرَبُ فَقُلْتُمْ: ’هَذَا رَجُلٌ شَرِهٌ وَسِكِّيرٌ، وَصَدِيقٌ لِجُبَاةِ الضَّرَائِبِ وَغَيْرِ الْمُتَدَيِّنِينَ.‘
What Does This Mean?
This verse is Jesus speaking about himself and how people view him. They say he eats too much, drinks wine, and hangs out with bad people, but he's just being friendly to everyone.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you went to a party and played with all the kids, even the ones who usually cause trouble. Some grown-ups might think that’s not good, but Jesus is like that - he wants to be friends with everyone!
Historical Background
This verse was written by Luke, one of Jesus' followers, in his gospel around the year 80 AD. It's part of a discussion about how people viewed Jesus at the time.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse reminds us to be open and inclusive with others, even if they don’t fit into our usual social circles or have different lifestyles than we do.
Topics
friendshipjudgmentgracesalvationforgivenesslove
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did people call Jesus a glutton and winebibber?
People called him that because he enjoyed social gatherings and meals, which was seen as inappropriate for someone considered holy. This verse shows how Jesus challenged societal norms.
What does it mean to be a friend of sinners?
Being a friend of sinners means showing love and acceptance towards people who might not follow the rules or be well-respected in society, just like Jesus did.
How can Luke 7:34 apply to our lives today?
It encourages us to reach out to others without judgment, especially those on the margins of society, and show them love and acceptance as Jesus did.
What does it mean that 'the Son of man is come eating and drinking'?
This phrase means that Jesus lived a normal life, engaging in social activities like eating and drinking with others, which was unexpected for someone who claimed to be sent from God.