John 17:20
Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is praying and he asks God to bless not only his followers but also future believers who will come to know him through the words of his disciples. It shows that Jesus cares for all believers, both present and future.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have a group of friends and you wish them well, but you also want any new kids they make friends with in the future to be happy too. That's what Jesus is doing here—he’s wishing good things on everyone who will learn about him through his followers' stories.
السياق التاريخي
John wrote this Gospel around AD 90-100, aimed at a Christian community that was growing and spreading the message of Jesus beyond its original members. The verse reflects the early Church's understanding of their mission to spread faith in Jesus Christ.
التطبيق اليوم
Today, we can apply this by being supportive not only of our immediate friends and family who follow Jesus but also by welcoming new believers with warmth and support as they learn about Jesus through us.