Wäär këc Jethu piɔ̈ɔ̈cde guɔ jɔɔk Joon raan kɔc muɔɔc nhïïm ëcï piɔ̈ɔ̈cde jɔɔk roor tɛ̈ cïï ceŋ. Ku wëët kɔc ëlä, “Pälkë luɔi kärɛc, ku calkë röt aa muɔc nhïïm rin bï adumuɔ̈ɔ̈mkun päl piny tënë we.” Ku tueŋ ëcï Ithaya raan käk Nhialic tïŋ gɔ̈t ku lueel ëlä, “Tɛ̈ ler yïn, ɣɛn abï raan tök kam kɔc käkkiɛ̈ luɛɛl cɔl alëk kɔc, bïk yïïn tiit.” Ku ben Nhialic lueel aköl dɛ̈t ëlä, “Raan käkkiɛ̈ tïŋ abï kë cït lɔ̈ɔ̈r gut yic bï yen kɔc caal tɛ̈de ë rot, ku lëk keek ëlä, ‘Guiɛrkë dhël ë Bɛ̈ny, luɔikë dhɔ̈lke bïk la cök.’ ” Tɛ̈ɛ̈n, go Joon kɔc aa piɔ̈ɔ̈c tɛ̈de ë rot. Nawën gamkë wɛ̈tde ke muɔɔc nhïïm, ku ye lɛ̈k ke ëlä, “Pälkë luɔi adumuɔ̈ɔ̈m ku calkë röt aa muɔc nhïïm, yen abï Nhialic adumuɔ̈ɔ̈mkun päl piny.”
What Does This Mean?
This verse talks about God sending a messenger to prepare the way for Jesus. It comes from an ancient prophecy and emphasizes that Jesus' arrival was foretold long before he came.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your mom told you she was sending someone ahead to set up everything for your birthday party. That's what this verse is about – God sends a special helper to get things ready for Jesus.
Historical Background
Mark wrote this Gospel around the year 70 AD, likely for Greek-speaking Christians in Rome. The prophecy comes from Malachi and Isaiah, who spoke of someone coming before the Messiah to prepare the way.
Living It Out Today
Think about when you need a friend to help set up for an important event or talk. Jesus had John the Baptist preparing the way for him, showing how God uses people to get things ready in our lives too.