1 John 3:13
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse from 1 John says not to be surprised if people in the world dislike you. The speaker is John, and he's reminding his readers that it’s normal for non-believers to have negative feelings towards believers.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're playing a game where some kids don’t like when others join because they play differently. This verse says not to be surprised if other kids don't like you just because you’re different, and you play the game of life in your own special way.
السياق التاريخي
The First Epistle of John was written by John the Apostle around AD 95-100 to early Christian communities. These communities were facing opposition from both within and outside their faith groups, emphasizing the importance of love and righteousness.
التطبيق اليوم
Think about a situation where you stand up for what you believe in at work or school. If others react negatively, remember that this verse reminds us such reactions are common and should not discourage our beliefs and actions.