Watch out dat da bad stuff no happen to you guys dat da guys dat wen talk fo God befo time wen say, ‘Watch out, you guys dat make fun a wat God say, Tink bout dis real good an wipe out. Cuz I goin do someting now Wen you guys stay alive, Someting you guys no goin believe, No matta somebody tell um to you guys.’ ” Dass wat Paul wen tell um.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is a warning from Paul to the people in Antioch. He tells them to be careful so they don't suffer the consequences mentioned by the prophets in the past.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend is telling you, 'Be careful or something bad that happened before might happen again.' This is what Paul is saying to the people he's talking to. He wants them to learn from history and avoid making the same mistakes.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Book of Acts, written by Luke around 60-70 AD. It records Paul's speech during his first missionary journey in Antioch, warning the Jewish audience about their rejection of Jesus as the Messiah, similar to how they rejected previous prophets.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this could apply to a scenario where a manager warns employees about past failures within the company and urges them to avoid repeating those mistakes. The key is learning from historical examples to prevent future problems.