John 8:54

Japanese 1965

イエスは答えられた。「わたしがもし自分自身に栄光を帰するなら、わたしの栄光はむなしいものです。わたしに栄光を与える方は、わたしの父です。この方のことを、あなたがたは『私たちの神である。』と言っています。

この聖句の意味

In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is speaking and says that he does not honor himself; it is his Father who honors him. He reminds the people that they claim their God is the same one who honors him.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game where your dad gives you points for doing great stuff. You don't give yourself points, right? That's what Jesus means here. His Dad (God) is giving him all his honor and respect, not himself!

歴史的背景

The Gospel of John was written around AD 90-100 by the Apostle John to a mixed audience of Jewish and Gentile Christians in Asia Minor. The context is one where Jesus is defending his identity and mission against those who question his authority.

今日への適用

Imagine you're in a job interview, and instead of bragging about your skills, you talk about how your mentors and teachers helped shape you into the professional you are today. This verse teaches us to acknowledge our support systems rather than just ourselves.

トピック

• humility
• identity
• authority
• God's honor
• faith
• self-worth

関連する聖句

• Proverbs 16:3
• John 5:44
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• Matthew 23:10
• Philippians 2:5-8

よくある質問

Why does Jesus say his honor comes from his Father?

Jesus emphasizes that any honor he receives is due to God the Father, showing humility and teaching that true worth comes from a divine source rather than self-proclamation.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can focus on giving credit where it's due, recognizing the role of others (like mentors or family) who have helped us grow, and avoiding prideful behavior that seeks to elevate ourselves above others.

What is the significance of Jesus referring to God as 'our God'?

By saying this, Jesus affirms his unity with God and points out that he and those who believe in him share the same relationship with God, highlighting a shared faith.

How does this verse relate to understanding authority figures?

This verse teaches us to look beyond surface-level authority and recognize when someone's influence is truly from a higher power, encouraging discernment about where true leadership comes from.