John 10:25

German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)

Antwortete ihnen Jesus: ich habe es euch gesagt, und ihr glaubet nicht. Die Werke, die ich im Namen meines Vaters thue, die zeugen von mir.

Was bedeutet das?

Jesus is speaking to people who do not believe in Him despite the miracles He has performed. Jesus says that His actions and deeds should be enough proof of His identity.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine if your best friend did something amazing over and over again, but you still didn't believe they could do it. Your friend might say, 'I've shown you what I can do many times, why don’t you believe me?' That's kind of like what Jesus is saying here.

Historischer Hintergrund

The Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John around AD 90-100 for a predominantly Gentile audience. This passage reflects Jesus' interactions with skeptical Jews in Jerusalem, emphasizing His divine authority through miracles and teachings.

Anwendung für heute

Imagine someone at work does excellent tasks consistently but is overlooked because others don’t believe their capabilities. Like Jesus, they can show proof of their abilities, yet still face disbelief. Just as Jesus did not back down from proving Himself, we too must stand firm in our convictions when faced with doubt.

Themen

• belief
• miracles
• identity
• faith
• proof
• doubt

Verwandte Verse

• John 5:36
• Luke 7:22
• Matthew 11:4-5
• Mark 16:20
• Acts 2:22

Häufige Fragen

Why did some people not believe in Jesus despite His works?

Some people were skeptical or had preconceived notions about who the Messiah should be, making them resistant to accepting Jesus' claims and miracles.

What kind of 'works' is mentioned here by Jesus?

The 'works' refer to the miracles and healings performed by Jesus that demonstrated His divine power and authority, such as healing the sick and raising the dead.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We should consistently demonstrate our values through actions, not just words. Just like Jesus did, showing others what we believe through how we act can help build trust and belief in us.

What does it mean to bear witness of something?

To 'bear witness' means to provide evidence or testimony that supports a claim. In this context, Jesus’ works served as proof of His identity and mission.