Wa gaalu le_l mara, “Bavd da niḥna maa aamanna valashaan al kalaam bitaavik bass, laakin vashaan niḥna be zaatna simivna, wa virifna ’innu da huwa be_l ḥagiiga_l Masiiḥ, Muxalliṣ ad dunya.”
ما معنى هذا؟
In John 4:42, the Samaritans tell a woman that they now believe Jesus is the Christ and Saviour of the world because they heard him for themselves, not just because she told them.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you had a friend who said there was an amazing new playground in town. You weren't sure at first but then went to see it yourself. Now you know it's great without your friend telling you!
السياق التاريخي
John wrote this gospel, likely around 90 AD, for a wider audience including non-Jewish Christians. The Samaritans and Jews had a tense relationship; their acceptance of Jesus highlights the universality of his message.
التطبيق اليوم
If someone tells you about something great but you're unsure, seek out more information yourself. Just like the Samaritans hearing Jesus directly, your own experience can solidify beliefs or decisions.