John 17:23

Japanese 2017 (バイブル: 新約聖書)

俺が彼らのうちにおり、あなたが俺のうちにいて初めて、みな完全に１つになるのだ。その時、世間は、あなたが俺を遣わしたことを知り、俺だけでなく彼らをも愛していることを、認めざるをえなくなるのだ。

この聖句の意味

Jesus is praying that God's people would be united in Him just as He and the Father are one, so the world can see how much God loves them through Jesus. This unity shows the world that Jesus came from God.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a really special toy that only your best friend gave to you. Now imagine all of your friends playing with this toy together. That’s what Jesus wants - for everyone to share in his love and friendship, just like how he shares it with God. This way, the world can see how much God loves us through Jesus.

歴史的背景

John 17 is part of Jesus' farewell discourse before His crucifixion, where He prays for His disciples and future believers. John, one of Jesus’ closest followers, records this prayer around 90 AD, addressing both the early church and all Christians to come.

今日への適用

In today's world, we can apply this by seeking to build unity within our communities or workplaces. For example, when a team member feels left out, reaching out and including them in activities can reflect Jesus' prayer for unity and love among His followers.

トピック

• love
• unity
• prayer
• faith
• salvation
• hope

関連する聖句

• John 15:4-7
• Ephesians 4:3-6
• Romans 8:29-30
• Psalm 133:1-3
• 1 Corinthians 1:10

よくある質問

Why does Jesus pray for oneness among His followers in John 17:23?

Jesus prays that His followers would be united so the world can see that God has sent Him and loves them deeply, just as He loves Jesus. This unity serves as a testimony to God's love.

What does it mean for believers to 'be made perfect in one'?

Being 'made perfect in one' means living out our faith with such harmony and love that the world can clearly see Jesus in us, reflecting His relationship with God.

How does this verse relate to intercessory prayer?

This verse is an example of intercessory prayer where Jesus prays on behalf of believers. It shows how we should pray for others and the church’s unity in Christ's love.

What impact can John 17:23 have on our community?

John 17:23 encourages us to foster a sense of unity and love within our communities, reflecting God's love and showing the world that we are followers of Jesus.