John 13:10
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
Jesus is speaking to his disciples and says that those who are clean only need their feet washed, meaning they don't need a full cleaning again. This implies that they have already been spiritually cleansed but may still need minor cleansing from daily life.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you take a bath every day, so you're always clean. But when you walk around, your feet get dirty and just need to be washed quickly before dinner. Jesus is saying this about his friends - they are already clean inside, but sometimes their feet (meaning small mistakes) might still need cleaning.
歴史的背景
The Gospel of John was written by the apostle John in the late first century AD. This verse is part of a narrative where Jesus washes his disciples' feet before the Passover meal, emphasizing humility and service among believers.
今日への適用
In our daily lives, we can think about this verse when considering how often we need to seek forgiveness. If we've already accepted Christ's cleansing sacrifice for our sins, then small mistakes or minor wrongdoings don't require a complete spiritual cleanse but rather an acknowledgment and quick repentance.