Revelation 22:9
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
In Revelation 22:9, an angel tells John not to worship him but to worship God instead. The angel explains that he is a fellow servant and shares the same status as other prophets and those who follow the words of this book.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have a friend who does something really cool. You might want to give them a big hug or say they're your hero, but your friend tells you not to do that because everyone is special in their own way and we should all look up to God together.
السياق التاريخي
The book of Revelation was written by the apostle John towards the end of his life around 95 AD. It was addressed to seven churches facing persecution, providing them with assurance and hope through symbolic visions and messages from Jesus Christ.
التطبيق اليوم
Today, this verse reminds us that we should not place any human or created thing above God in our worship and reverence. For example, if someone at work does an amazing job, it's important to admire their hard work but remember that all abilities ultimately come from God.