Habe ich als Mensch zu Ephesus mit wilden Tieren gekämpft, was nützt es mir? Wenn die Toten nicht auferstehen, so «lasset uns essen und trinken, denn morgen sind wir tot!»
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, Paul is speaking and saying that if there's no resurrection of the dead, then what he endured fighting beasts at Ephesus wouldn't matter, so people might as well just enjoy life now because tomorrow they could die.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you're playing a game where you face big challenges. If winning the game doesn’t mean anything, why bother trying hard? That's how Paul felt about his struggles if there was no hope of life after death.
Historischer Hintergrund
The Apostle Paul wrote this part of 1 Corinthians around 53-54 AD to the Christian community in Corinth. The context involves Paul defending the belief in resurrection amidst doubts and false teachings among the community.
Anwendung für heute
Imagine a person facing tough medical treatments hoping for recovery. If they believed there was no hope, they might give up on treatment thinking that it's better to enjoy today than suffer for nothing.
Themen
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