John 17:11
Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse from John 17, Jesus is speaking to God the Father just before his crucifixion. He asks that God protect those who believe in him and keep them united as one, just like Jesus and the Father are.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have a group of friends, and your best friend is moving away but wants to make sure all of you stay close and don't get into trouble. Your friend asks your parents to look after everyone in the group so that you can be as close as ever. That's what Jesus is doing here—he’s asking God to take care of his followers.
السياق التاريخي
John, one of Jesus' disciples, wrote this gospel around 90-100 AD, decades after Jesus' crucifixion. The audience was primarily early Christians who needed assurance and guidance about their faith. At that time, the Jewish community had largely rejected Christianity, leading to a need for spiritual unity among believers.
التطبيق اليوم
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of maintaining strong bonds within our communities or families. For instance, if you are part of a support group dealing with addiction recovery, remembering that we all belong under God’s protection and should strive to be united can strengthen your resolve and help each other through tough times.