1 John 2:21

German Interlinear 1979 (Interlinearübersetzung)

Nicht habe ich geschrieben euch, weil nicht ihr kennt die Wahrheit, sondern weil ihr kennt sie und, daß jede Lüge aus der Wahrheit nicht ist.

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse from 1 John 2:21, the author speaks to believers about their knowledge of truth. The message is that they already know the truth and should not believe lies because lies contradict what is true.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you have a special toy box where only your favorite toys go. John is saying that you know which toys are in your box, so when someone tries to put a different toy inside, you'll know it doesn't belong there. Just like how you know your favorite toys, we know the truth and can spot lies easily.

Historischer Hintergrund

1 John was written by the Apostle John around 90-100 AD. It's addressed to Christians who were facing false teachings. The cultural setting was one where early Christian communities were being challenged by Gnostic ideas that denied Jesus' true identity as both human and divine.

Anwendung für heute

In today’s world of misinformation, this verse reminds us not to believe everything we hear or read online. By knowing the truth about God and his teachings, we can quickly spot false information and stay grounded in what is right.

Themen

• truth
• faith
• discernment
• lies
• Christian living
• knowledge

Verwandte Verse

• John 8:31-32
• Ephesians 4:14
• Proverbs 19:5
• Psalm 119:60
• Matthew 7:15

Häufige Fragen

Who wrote this verse?

This verse was written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, who also authored other books like the Gospel of John.

What does it mean to know truth and not lie?

It means that believers have a clear understanding of God's teachings and can distinguish them from false beliefs or misinformation.

How does this verse help in discerning truth today?

This verse encourages us to rely on our knowledge of God’s word to identify falsehoods, especially in an era with many sources of information.

What kind of lies is John referring to?

John likely refers to false teachings about Jesus' identity and the nature of salvation, which were prevalent among early Christian communities.