Und ich weiß, daß sein Gebot ewiges Leben ist. Darum, was ich rede, das rede ich so, wie der Vater es mir gesagt hat.
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is speaking and saying that he only speaks what God the Father has told him to say. He believes that following God’s commands leads to eternal life.
Für Kinder erklärt
Think of it like when your parents tell you to eat all your vegetables because they know eating them will help you grow strong and healthy. Jesus is saying, 'God tells me things that are good for us, so I share those words with everyone.'
Historischer Hintergrund
The Gospel of John was written by the apostle John around 90-100 AD. It was aimed at a mixed audience of both Jews and Gentiles living in the Roman Empire who were seeking knowledge about Jesus' teachings.
Anwendung für heute
Imagine you are leading a project at work where everyone looks to you for direction. By ensuring your decisions align with company values (like God’s commands), you can inspire confidence and trust, much like how Jesus spoke only what he knew from his Father.