2 Timothy 1:5
German 2011 (Neue Genfer Übersetzung)
´Voller Dankbarkeit` erinnere ich mich an deinen Glauben, der so völlig frei ist von jeder Heuchelei. Es ist derselbe Glaube, der bereits deine Großmutter Lois und deine Mutter Eunike erfüllte; und auch in dir – davon bin ich überzeugt – ist dieser Glaube lebendig.
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse from 2 Timothy, the Apostle Paul is reminding Timothy of his genuine faith that originated with his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice. The key message here is about the传承下来的真诚信仰。
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a special toy that your grandma gave to your mom, and now it's passed down to you. Just like that toy, Paul is saying Timothy has this special faith from his family.
Historischer Hintergrund
This verse was written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy around AD 62-67. It reflects on a familial tradition of faith in Lois, Eunice, and Timothy within the early Christian community of Asia Minor.
Anwendung für heute
Consider how your values or beliefs might have been passed down from your family. How can you continue this legacy in your life today?
Themen
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Verwandte Verse
Häufige Fragen
What does 'unfeigned faith' mean?
Unfeigned faith means a sincere, genuine belief that is not pretended or fake.
Why did Paul mention Timothy's grandmother and mother?
Paul highlighted them to show the importance of family in nurturing and passing on faith from one generation to another.
How can I ensure my faith is genuine like Timothy’s?
To have a genuine faith, it helps to deeply understand your beliefs, share them with others, and live according to those values every day.
What lessons can we learn about family influence from this verse?
This verse teaches us that our families play a significant role in shaping our spiritual beliefs. It's important to pass on what we value most.