"But these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them in my presence"
Luke 19:27
What did Jesus mean by this?
2007-01-24 06:16:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are taking this verse out of context. Number one - If you read Luke 19: 11-27 you will see that this is a parable (a story meant for teaching). It states in 19:11a - "While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable"
Number two - This parable is about gifts from God. For example - The gift of teaching, the gift of song, etc etc etc (They go on forever). In the parable, the king gives out minas (money) to ten men. He tells them to use them, and to profit from them until he comes back.
When the king comes back, one of the men turned his one into ten, and the king was very happy, and he gave the 10 to him. Another came back with 5, and the king also gave it to him.
One man came back with one, the same amount he was given, and the king was very angry with him. he took away the money and punished him for not using it correctly.
The point of the verse 27 "But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me." Is the people in the parable who thought the king was stupid for giving out the money, they openly questioned his character.
We are given gifts, we are called to use them. God will take away if you decide not to. And if you decide to call him a fool, you will be punished.
That is the "moral" of the parable, and the meaning of the verse.
2007-01-24 06:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by Soon2BMommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is still part of the story of the 10 minas. The one who did nothing with the minas even knowing that his Lord was a hard man who reaped where he had not sown was the one talked about first...then Jesus related it to his enemies. Those who do not do what their Lord expects of them. In the end, they will be punished becaue they KNEW what the Lord expected and still didn't do it. For the story of the Minas explained better read John Brever's book Driven by Eternity. It talks about Heaven and Hell as well as rewards and judgments.
2007-01-24 06:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jan P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was telling a story (parable). THis is what the king in the story said. That being said......
Jesus was using the story to show that He would not reign over the people immediately, and what would happen when He does return to reign. The man in the story went away to be crowned king and left his possessions in the care of his servants. When he returned as the king, he rewarded those servants who had been faithful, and punished those who had not. In the same way, Jesus was going away to Heaven for a time. One day he will return as the majestic King of Kings and Lord of Lords. When this time comes, all will be judged. Those who have been faithful will be rewarded, and those who refused to believe in Him (these enemies of mine, who did not wnat me to reign over them) will be forever separated from God and cast into hell.
2007-01-24 06:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by Red 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
19:27 But these mine enemies, that would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
But these mine enemies, that would not that I should reign over them bring hither, and slay them before me. See Luke 19:14. A reference in the first instance to the Jews who were citizens of Christ's kingdom and who were justly destroyed for rejecting him when he ascended his throne. A reference in the second instance to all the inhabitants of the globe who are all in his kingdom and who shall be destroyed at his coming if they had rejected him. It is a fearful thing to contemplate the destruction of sinners, but it is more fearful to think of sin, rebellion, and uncleanness being tolerated forever.
2007-01-24 06:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is about the parable of the ten minas....at the end Jesus is speaking of whoever rejects Him as King...whoever does not want Jesus in their life, they will be slayed-- as Revelation calls this the second death, which is hell. That is punishment for rejecting the Holy Spirit. The ten minas is a good parable--about how we as christians should not be hiding the Lord in our lives, but be sharing our faith with everyone...not knowing who will be saved and "added" to the kingdom of God.
2007-01-24 06:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you need to understand a single scripture, you always start with reading context. Also, remember, when Jesus spoke to the public, he always used illustrations, or parables.
The reason for the illustration, as stated in verse 11, was that “they were imagining that the kingdom of God was going to display itself instantly.”
Jesus also used the peace-promoting work of an ambassador to illustrate our individual need to for peace with God and give up all to follow in the footsteps of his Son in order to get God’s favor and everlasting life. (Lu 14:31-33) Conversely, he illustrated the folly of being associated with those sending ambassadors to speak against the one on whom God confers kingly power. (Lu 19:12-14, 27)
Does that help somewhat? I can give more info, if needed.
2007-01-24 06:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by Badriya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok you have to read the entire parable you cannot just say whats the last sentence mean....but it was talking about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70a.d. the punishment of those who rebelled and opposed the king was much more severe than that of the negligence of a servant..
2007-01-24 06:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by Pastor Biker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess it means he likes blood and gore. It's probably the result of all those violent video games he played as an adolescent.
2007-01-24 06:25:49 · answer #8 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those that reject Jesus will be punished in hell.
2007-01-24 06:22:16 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋