The one on the right being “second” in command and the one the left “third” in command. 22Rispose Gesù: «Voi non sapete quello che chiedete. John was the only apostle that did not die as a martyr but lived to be an old man and apparently died when he was exiled to the Island of Patmos. In all humility be the slave of Christ and serve Him and His people and let God be the one that exalts you. We feed the person’s ego telling them how wonderful they are so that they will be favorable to us, and more times than not, it works. To communicate with someone you had to go see them or have someone hand deliver the parchment or papyrus letter you had written. 21 Egli le disse: «Che cosa vuoi?». ; At 1,10. I discepoli non solo non capiscono, ma continuano a pensare alle loro ambizioni personali. T. Ord. This is also a reminder that all that we get from God is according to His grace – including any rewards give to us for our faithful service. When I was a little boy, my parents referred to one pastor we had as the “little dictator.” He was a short man who was so obsessed with his own power he did not even want a light bulb changed without his permission. Il tuo indirizzo email non sarà pubblicato. Ask the person on the street what success is and you will find for the most part that people define success in terms of money, prestige, position, power or fame. Se vuoi saperne di più, consulta la cookie policy. Gesù è il messia Servo, annunciato dal profeta Isaia (cf. Quella di oggi ci propone di fermarci a riflettere sul grande mistero della trinità La sofferenza e la croce non si combinavano con l'idea che avevano del messia. Why? Now communication can come to us at the speed of light over thousands of miles in full color pictures. 3 Aveva un aspetto splendente come un lampo e una # 28,3 La veste candida è simbolo di risurrezione. She is Jesus’ aunt, and James and John are Jesus’ first cousins. By comparing the accounts of the crucifixion we know that her name is Salome, and she is the sister of Mary, the mother of Jesus. None of those things are evil in themselves, but when those things become the goal, the definition of success or the purpose of our lives, we have stepped away from godliness and into worldliness. Matthew 20 Matthew 20:21 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, bowing down and making a request of Him. 26Tra voi non sarà così; ma chi vuole diventare grande tra voi, sarà vostro servitore TESTO Commento Matteo 20,20-28 a cura dei Carmelitani . Paul often referred to Himself in this manner, a bond-servant, a slave of Christ (Rom 1:1; Phil 1:1; Tit 1:1 etc.). i.e. Jesus made this a more noble term by using it to describe His most faithful and favored disciples because it marked out the selfless, humble life they were to live. Egli le disse: "Che cosa vuoi?" The manner in which they treat those under them makes us wonder, somewhat sarcastically, “who died and left them king.” Most of us have also had to deal at some time with some government bureaucrat who long ago forgot they were there to serve the people, and instead thinks they are there to command and issue edicts to the people. Il profeta Isaia lo aveva già annunziato (Is 50,4-6; 53,1-10). Dal Vangelo secondo Matteo 15,21-28. (Anno II), 27/07/18 - Venerdì 16a sett. • Matteo 20,24-27: "Non così dovrà essere tra voi". Allora si diceva tra i popoli:"Il Signore ha fatto grandi cose per loro".Grandi cose ha fatto il Signore per noi,ci ha colmati di gioia. Some have said that the Bible is not relevant to today’s modern world. 21 Egli le disse: «Che cosa vuoi?» Gli rispose: «Di’ che questi miei due figli siedano uno alla tua destra e uno alla tua sinistra nel tuo regno». Notice as well how Salome approaches Jesus. Yet, at this point in time, the disciples were still infected with worldliness. Jesus’ first response seeks to bring them back to reality. The greatest in the kingdom is the one who is a slave – sold out completely to Christ and His kingdom. Jesus Himself is the example of what it means to be great in the kingdom, of what it means to be a servant and a slave. Commento al Vangelo del giorno – Mt 20, 20-28 A cura de i liturgia.silvestrini.org/commento/2017-07-25.html Raccomandato ma Santo vero. Si accordò con loro per un denaro al giorno e … Some thoughts on today's scripture. . Ora Qumran ha bisogno di te. If they could not find a way to be an encouragement to Jesus, at least they should have been asking the hows and whys He would have to suffer – how did this fit in with the Old Testament, why did it have to be this way, etc. The old cross brought tears and blood; the new cross brings laughter. It would be nice if men were getting smarter and were wiser than Solomon, but such is simply not the case. • Matteo 20,22-23: La risposta di Gesù. As demonstrated by their continued bickering which continued even to the night of the Last Supper, they were indignant that James and John were trying to gain a higher position over them through their kinship to Jesus. They merchandise the gospel and make Jesus a commodity to market. They fail to listen to the previous generation. It is a great tragedy in the church when a person comes to power, whether that is by position or by a charismatic personality, and they view themselves as superior and they use people for their own advantage. Jesus also tells them that “to sit on My right and on My left, this is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father.” Jesus is completely submissive to the Father and will not usurp the divine order in any way. Vangelo del giorno: Matteo 20,1-16 – audio e commento Papa Francesco. Sovverte il sistema ed insiste nell'atteggiamento di servizio che è il rimedio contro l'ambizione personale. Solomon may have been wise, but modern man is much more advanced than Solomon. Non così tra di voi: colui che vorrà diventare grande tra voi, si farà vostro servo, e colui che vorrà essere il primo tra voi, si farà vostro schiavo". Matteo 19,28. You would think that their minds would be on a lot of things other than what they would get in the kingdom. In quel tempo, coloro che avevano il potere non avevano nessun interesse per la gente. Vangelo del 25 Luglio 2019: Matteo 20, 20-28 con il commento di don Franco Mastrolonardo Pregaudio Puntogiovane. Gli rispose: «Di’ che questi miei due figli siedano uno alla tua destra e uno alla tua sinistra nel tuo regno». 4 Le guardie ebbero tanta paura di lui che cominciarono a tremare e rimasero come morte. Do humility and servant-hood characterize your life? This closeness of relationship explains to some degree the boldness she has in coming to Jesus with this request. They were bold, part of the reason Jesus nicknamed them, “the sons of thunder.”. “Lord it over” is a strong term that has the idea of ruling down on the people, and in that day this was easily understood since most of the governments of the day were a form of dictatorship – most of them tyrannical in nature. Questo sito usa Akismet per ridurre lo spam. This is a very bold request to make. John also drank from that cup, but in a different way. Il profeta Isaia lo aveva già annunziato (Is 50,4-6; 53,1-10). Read full chapter Mateo 20:28 in all Spanish translations In this case we see the mother of James and John seeking to use her relationship Jesus’ aunt to gain prominent positions for her two sons – Jesus’ cousins. 24Gli altri dieci, avendo sentito, si sdegnarono con i due fratelli. Matteo 20,20-28. 6:20). Mt 20, 17-28 Dal Vangelo secondo Matteo. Gesù vuole sapere se loro, invece del posto d'onore, accettano di dare la propria vita fino alla morte. In quel tempo, si avvicinò a Gesù la madre dei figli di Zebedèo con i suoi figli e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa. 158 Myers Corners Road Non così dovrà essere tra voi; ma colui che vorrà diventare grande tra voi, si farà vostro servo, e colui che vorrà essere il primo tra voi, si farà vostro schiavo; appunto come il Figlio dell'uomo, che non è venuto per essere servito, ma per servire e dare la sua vita in riscatto per molti". She comes “bowing down, and made a request of Him.” Kings tend to have big egos and people soon learned that if you come in a manner that magnified that ego, they could get the king to give them what they wanted. 19 Andate dunque, e fate discepoli di tutti i popoli, battezzandoli nel nome del Padre e del Figlio e dello Spirito Santo, 20 insegnando loro di osservare tutte le cose che io vi ho comandato.Or ecco, io sono con voi tutti i giorni, fino alla fine dell'età presente.Amen». How could this woman be so bold to ask such a thing. Though it is not to the extreme of the ancient dictators who ruled over life and death, the same philosophy still drives many who are in leadership positions whether that is in government, business – and even Christian organizations including churches. Dal Vangelo secondo Matteo 20,20-28. T. Ord. 20Allora gli si avvicinò la madre dei figli di Zebedeo con i suoi figli e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa. The lesson Jesus teaches His disciples in Matthew 20:20-28 is as relevant today as it was on the day this story took place. In some ways John may have drunk more deeply from the cup of suffering than those who were put to death for he had to endure the hatred of this world the longest. Chiudi It is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”, BEING GREAT IN THE WORLD – A Mother’s Request, The first thing we note in our text is a mother’s request. Come accolgo la sofferenza che avviene nella vita e che è il contrario di ciò che chiediamo nella preghiera? Egli le disse: «Che cosa vuoi?». Risponde ai figli e non alla madre: "Voi non sapete quello che chiedete. The Scriptures tell us that the Holy Spirit now indwells every true believer. We do not know whose idea it was to ask Jesus for these high positions, but it is clear that James & John are not innocent by-standers. But again, that is the natural way of the world. E Gesù completa la sua frase dicendo: "però non sta a me concedere che vi sediate alla mia destra o alla mia sinistra, ma è per coloro per i quali è stato preparato dal Padre mio". Verses 20-28. We are not to be like the world including the manner in which our rulers and great men function. The mother of Zebedee's children. Nello stesso tempo, sembra una risposta precipitata, poiché, pochi giorni dopo, abbandonano Gesù e lo lasciano solo nell'ora del dolore (Mt 26,51). 18 Gesù si avvicinò e disse loro: «A me è stato dato ogni potere in cielo e sulla terra. Visualizza Mt 20,20-28 Il brano è un contrappunto tra due glorie: quella del Figlio dell'uomo e quella degli uomini. The disciples continued to bicker about who was the greatest until Jesus had been crucified and was risen from the dead. La richiesta fatta dalla madre a nome dei figli, causa una forte discussione nel gruppo. Gli rispose: «Di’ che questi miei due figli siedano uno alla tua destra e uno alla tua sinistra nel tuo regno». Gli rispose: «Dì che questi miei figli siedano uno alla tua destra e uno alla tua […] He is taught, but he does not listen. 22 Rispose Gesù: «Voi non sapete quello che chiedete.Potete bere il calice che io sto per bere?». Parole Nuove - Commenti al Vangelo e alla LiturgiaCommenti al Vangelo A sham servant avoids suffering. (Anno II). Is your concern what people do for you or what you do for them? Potete forse bere il calice che io sto per bere?" And a true servant will sacrifice for the sake of others in the name of Christ. Proud, boastful Simon was changed into the Apostle Peter who wrote, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Entrando in Qumran nella nuova modalità di accesso, potrai ritrovare più velocemente i suoi commenti e quelli degli altri tuoi autori preferiti! This is true with most everyone that holds positions of power. • Gesù dice: "Tra di voi non sia così!" 28Come il Figlio dell’uomo, che non è venuto per farsi servire, ma per servire e dare la propria vita in riscatto per molti». Cristiano Sabatini-20/09/2020. Dutchess County In quel tempo si avvicinò a Gesù la madre dei figli di Zebedèo con i suoi figli, e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa. Il nostro modo di vivere nella chiesa e nella comunità concorda con questo consiglio di Gesù? T. Ord. Erano preoccupati solo dei loro interessi. “My son, the lawyer . Ed io, cosa cerco nel mio rapporto con Dio e cosa chiedo nella preghiera? There are many today in pulpits across our land, on the radio and TV who are self-seeking leaders who skillfully take advantage of ignorant, gullible, believers to build up their own little kingdom by fleecing the flock. Egli le disse: “Che cosa vu… Los hijos de Zebedeo usaron mal lo que Cristo decía para consolar a los discípulos.Algunos no pueden tener consuelo; los transforman para un mal propósito. veste candida come la neve. The request of their mother is their desire as well. Every generation wants to think that it is smarter, wiser, better than the previous, but too often it repeats the same mistakes as the previous generation showing that it is not any better, and often worse. But Jesus called them to Himself, and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. Commento al Vangelo del 11 Marzo 2020 – Servizio Pastorale Giovanile di Pompei – Mt 20, 17-28 Vangelo del Giorno «Chi vuole diventare grande tra voi, sarà vostro servitore e chi vuole essere il primo tra voi, sarà vostro schiavo». 21Egli le disse: «Che cosa vuoi?». There is a lot of truth in the saying, “It is not what you know, it is who you know.” We often find that positions are not filled with the person best qualified, but the person with the best connections. Gesù sa che lo uccideranno (Mt 20,8). Allora gli si avvicinò la madre dei figli di Zebedeo con i suoi figli, e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa. - Clicca qui per sapere il perché. She is asking that Jesus make her two sons the two highest ranking officials in the kingdom under Jesus. This shows that perhaps he was prepared. Then with the coming of the Holy Spirit they really began to live for Christ rather than themselves. Active. 20—28. Loro non avevano capito la proposta di Gesù. The drive within man is to control his future and that means being able to control those around him as well. Nuova Diodati: Matteo 28,19-20. There are also those that abuse their positions of authority. TESTO Commento su Mt 28, 18-20 Casa di Preghiera San Biagio FMA . The slave is unconcerned for his own life, his own glory, his own power. (845)-298-8481, Loving the Brethren, Living Your Life, Behavior Toward Outsiders – 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, God’s Will: Your Sanctification – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Extending Ministry – 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13. Because we humans like to have our pride built up. Matteo 20,20-28. If you want to be great, you do not need to exalt yourself. In quel tempo, si avvicinò a Gesù la madre dei figli di Zebedeo con i suoi figli, e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa. “The cross of popular evangelicalism is not the cross of the New Testament. Mt 1,20+. Scopri come i tuoi dati vengono elaborati. 25Ma Gesù li chiamò a sé e disse: «Voi sapete che i governanti delle nazioni dóminano su di esse e i capi le opprimono. Si tratta del calice della sofferenza. Egli le disse: «Che cosa vuoi?». Potete bere il calice che io sto per bere?". Verse 24 tells us that when the other ten disciples heard what James, John and their mother had done, they became indignant. Money, prestige, position, power and fame will all come to an end. “It is archaic, out of date, behind the times.” They suppose that man has advanced beyond the wisdom of the scriptures. To sit on the right and the left hand is to be made the two highest ranks in the kingdom possible. A deacon was a person who did menial labor such as cleaning up and waiting on tables. Da. Quando l'impero romano si disintegra, vittima delle sue contraddizioni interne, le comunità dovrebbero essere preparate ad offrire alla gente un modello alternativo di convivenza sociale. Quando hai bisogno, Qumran ti dà una mano, sempre. S. Giacomo apostolo (25/07/2008) Vangelo: Mt 20,20-28 . Diane had to deal with such a person on Friday. Matthew 20:20-28 Some have said that the Bible is not relevant to today’s modern world. Mc 14,3-12). His only concern is for his master, his lord. 21 “What is it you want?” he asked. He is still the same as he has always been. Agivano secondo i propri interessi (cf. # Mt 17,2 par. Nome * Email * Sito web. 16 Gli undici discepoli, intanto, andarono in Galilea, sul monte che Gesù aveva loro indicato. (Anno II), 26/07/18 - Giovedì 16a sett. The truly great follow Jesus’ example and seek to serve, not be served; to sacrifice of themselves, not seek others to sacrifice for them. (Lc 1,38). El orgullo es el pecadoque más fácilmente nos acosa; es una ambición pecaminosa de superar a los demás en pompa ygrandeza. In Acts 12 we find that Herod kills James with a sword because it pleased the Jews. If you want to be first, then you have to go another step and become a doulos – a slave. La comunità deve preparare un'alternativa. AUTORI E ISCRIZIONE - RICERCA. They will have to be able to “drink the cup” that Jesus was about to drink. Too often we are no different – even our prayers often center on what we want rather than God’s glory and honor. What evidence of that is there? My daughter, the doctor, etc. It was a wrong thing to seek that for several reasons, among them the inappropriateness of asking for this right after Jesus had told them He was going to Jerusalem to suffer and die; they had not considered the price that would have to be paid; it was not Jesus’ place to appoint those positions; and most of all, it was wrong because it demonstrated that they – and the other disciples – were still largely infected with the world’s values. • Gesù e i discepoli sono in cammino verso Gerusalemme (Mt 20,17). All of them were still infected with the world’s values, and the world values positions of prominence and power. Matteo 28,1-20. Gesù sa che lo uccideranno (Mt 20,8). Gesù aveva già avvisato che il discepolo deve seguire il maestro e portare la sua croce dietro di lui (Mt 16,21.24), Ma i discepoli non capirono bene cosa stava succedendo (Mt 16,22-23; 17,23). We do not earn them, we simply receive what is His good will to grant to us. Turn to Matthew 20:20. From the parallel account in Mark we find that the first request was that Jesus would do for them whatever they asked of Him. To be a Christian means to follow Christ, to be a person who is being conformed into His image (Rom 8:29). “It is archaic, out of date, behind the times.” They suppose that man has advanced beyond the wisdom of … Modern man is no different from ancient man. Ciò che Gesù può offrire è il calice della sofferenza, della croce. The old cross slew men; the new cross entertains them. Humble yourselves, therefore, under the might hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time” (1 Peter 5:6,7). In quel tempo, Gesù si ritirò verso la zona di Tiro e di Sidòne. Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960) Gesù aveva un'altra risposta. The mother of James and John comes to Jesus. Even churches are caught up in this mentality defining success in terms of number of members, size of budget or number of missionaries supported. 20 Allora gli si avvicinò la madre dei figli di Zebedèo con i suoi figli, e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa.21 Egli le disse: «Che cosa vuoi?».Gli rispose: «Di' che questi miei figli siedano uno alla tua destra e uno alla tua sinistra nel tuo regno». Vangelo secondo Matteo ... 20 Allora gli si avvicinò la madre dei figli di Zebedèo con i suoi figli, ... 28 appunto come il Figlio dell'uomo, che non è venuto per essere servito, ma per servire e dare la sua vita in riscatto per molti». • Matteo 20,20-21: La richiesta della madre dei figli di Zebedeo. Many of us have worked under such kind of people. Salome comes to Jesus seeking to gain for her sons – and really for her self as well. The quickness of their answer that they were able to drink that cup demonstrates they had not taken into full consideration all that would mean. John was the only disciple at the foot of Jesus cross when He was crucified. For Paul to live or die was for the Lord (Rom 14:8). Commento al vangelo 25 luglio 2018 - S. Giacomo il Maggiore: Mt 20,20-28 25 luglio Nei nostri desideri che diventano preghiere spesso mischiamo qualcosa di buono e qualcosa di meno buono. Vangelo di Matteo 20,20-28. Matteo 28,18-20 If that is the example set by our master, then what should be the mark of our lives. 20 Allora gli si avvicinò la madre dei figli di Zebedeo con i suoi figli e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa. “You do not know what you are asking for. La madre dei figli di Zebedeo, portavoce dei suoi figli Giacomo e Giovanni, si avvicina a Gesù per chiedergli un favore: "Di' che questi miei figli siedano uno alla tua destra e uno alla tua sinistra nel tuo regno". She does so as one would approach an oriental king. “whoever wishes to be become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to first among you shall be your slave.” Greatness in the kingdom comes from being a servant and a slave. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?” He questions them as to whether they realized the high price that would have to be paid to be counted worthy of the position they were seeking. Dal Vangelo secondo Matteo (Mt 20,20-28) In quel tempo, si avvicinò a Gesù la madre dei figli di Zebedèo con i suoi figli e si prostrò per chiedergli qualcosa. LEGGI IL BRANO DEL VANGEL.

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