„Tak samo czynili prorokom ich ojcowie” (Łk 6, 23). Odrzucenie proroków w Trzeciej Ewangelii w perspektywie błogosławieństw

Abstract

Jesus’ beatitudes in the third Gospel form a literary unity with woes directed to those, who do not experience hardships in this world. The closing phrase in both sections is almost identical and it has to do with the prophets. Lk 6, 23b closes the first section persuading readers that contrary to all false prophets, all the prophets sent by God did experience persecutions and hatred. The paper approaches the issue posing a question in what way such a phrase could possibly encourage Christians to live according to Jesus’ beatitudes. After a short sketch of traditions about prophets derived by Luke from Q (I), some specifically Lukan texts are dealt with (II). Finally, the answer is proposed: It is necessary to accept God’s grace in the midst of difficulties experienced by all humans, for the alternative is too tragic to be chosen. Those who reject Jesus and His beatitudes in order to avoid hardships in their earthly existence will have to share the future of false prophets (Lk 13, 28).