2 Timothy 4:14

Arabic APD 2024 (كِتاب العَهد الجَّديد مِن الكِتاب المُقَدَّس)

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, Paul is talking about a person named Alexander who caused him trouble and did evil things. Paul says that the Lord will give Alexander what he deserves for his actions.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a friend who keeps being mean to you, like pushing you on the playground or not sharing toys. You tell your parents about it, and they say, 'We'll see how this turns out.' That's kind of like what Paul is saying here—he’s telling us that God will take care of Alexander for being unkind.

السياق التاريخي

This verse comes from a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his young protégé Timothy. The letter was written towards the end of Paul's life, when he was imprisoned in Rome around 67 AD. It reflects on challenges and betrayals within the early Christian community, emphasizing steadfast faith.

التطبيق اليوم

In today’s world, we might encounter colleagues at work who sabotage our efforts or friends who gossip about us behind our backs. This verse reminds us to trust that God will handle their actions and that we should focus on doing good, regardless of others' intentions.

المواضيع

justicevengeancefaithfulnessadversitytrust in Godbetrayal

آيات ذات صلة

1 Samuel 26:9-10Romans 12:17-21Matthew 5:43-48Proverbs 26:27Ephesians 4:26-27

أسئلة شائعة

Who is Alexander mentioned in this verse?
Alexander was a person who caused trouble for Paul. He's likely someone involved in the early Christian community who turned against Paul.
What does it mean that God will 'reward' him according to his works?
It means that Alexander’s actions, whether good or bad, will be judged by God and he will face the consequences of those actions, reflecting divine justice.
Is this verse encouraging us to seek revenge on our enemies?
No, it's not about seeking personal vengeance. It emphasizes leaving judgment to God while focusing on living righteously ourselves.
How can I apply this verse when facing difficulties or betrayal from others?
When faced with adversity, remember to trust in God’s justice and focus on doing what is right, rather than retaliating, trusting that God will handle the situation justly.
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