dan mereka berkata kepada perempuan itu: "Kami percaya, tetapi bukan lagi karena apa yang kaukatakan, sebab kami sendiri telah mendengar Dia dan kami tahu, bahwa Dialah benar-benar Juruselamat dunia."
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In John 4:42, the Samaritans tell a woman that they now believe Jesus is the Christ and Saviour of the world because they heard him for themselves, not just because she told them.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you had a friend who said there was an amazing new playground in town. You weren't sure at first but then went to see it yourself. Now you know it's great without your friend telling you!
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John wrote this gospel, likely around 90 AD, for a wider audience including non-Jewish Christians. The Samaritans and Jews had a tense relationship; their acceptance of Jesus highlights the universality of his message.
Penerapan hari ini
If someone tells you about something great but you're unsure, seek out more information yourself. Just like the Samaritans hearing Jesus directly, your own experience can solidify beliefs or decisions.