2 Corinthians 2:17

Japanese 1965

私たちは、多くの人のように、神のことばに混ぜ物をして売るようなことはせず、真心から、また神によって、神の御前でキリストにあって語るのです。

この聖句の意味

This verse tells us that the speaker is not like others who twist or corrupt God's message. Instead, they speak sincerely and truthfully about God's word in Christ.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a toy that your friend really likes. Some kids might tell lies to make themselves sound better when they talk about this toy, but we're the kind of friends who always tell the true story about it.

歴史的背景

This verse is from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians, written around 53-56 AD. It was addressed to a congregation in Corinth, where there were issues with false teachers distorting the message of Christ.

今日への適用

If you're sharing your faith at school or with friends, remember to be honest and true about what God's word says, rather than making things up to fit someone else’s beliefs or expectations.

トピック

• truth
• sincerity
• false teaching
• integrity
• faithfulness
• Christian ethics

関連する聖句

• Ephesians 4:25
• 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6
• Jeremiah 7:8-9
• John 8:44
• Romans 16:18

よくある質問

Who is Paul addressing in this verse?

Paul addresses the Corinthian church, warning them about false teachers who might corrupt God's message.

What does 'corrupt' mean in the context of the word of God?

'Corrupt' means to alter or distort the truth of God’s message for personal gain or other motives, rather than teaching it sincerely and accurately.

How can we ensure our speech about God is sincere?

We ensure sincerity by staying true to what the Bible teaches, avoiding exaggerations, and not adding anything to make ourselves seem better or more important.

Why does Paul emphasize speaking in 'Christ'?

Paul emphasizes this because he wants to stress that their message comes from Christ himself, making it authoritative and true, rather than just human opinion.