Jare che tae Éfeso pewa cheré wɨrowia wae reta pe kuärái: Che aikuaa opaete mbae piyapo wae, kërái täta peparawɨkɨ peï chemaerä jare kërái pemɨawäta peï yembɨawái reta pepɨawasu rewe. Aikuaa wi piñemɨïru’ä peï ikawi mbae wae uyapo wae reta ndiwe. Jare aikuaa wi ime pepɨte pe amokue wae reta jei tëi ñonoï kuärái: “Che ko jae Jesús chembou jae jee re wae.” Erëi aikuaa wi pe reta pikuaa ma chuwi jae reta iyapu wae.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Jesus speaking to the church in Ephesus. He praises their hard work, patience, and ability to identify false teachers as liars.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a group of friends who always help clean up the playground. One day, some new kids say they can also do it but don’t really try. Your group figures out these new kids are not being honest about their efforts. That's what this verse is talking about, but with grown-ups and churches.
Historical Background
The Book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD to the seven churches in Asia Minor. These churches were facing various challenges including false teachers claiming apostolic authority.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, this verse reminds us to be vigilant about people who claim spiritual leadership but do not practice what they preach. For example, when someone in a community group claims special insights but behaves unethically, it’s important to recognize and address their false teachings.