John 10:21
Japanese ERV (訳 ー 読みやすい聖書 ー(新約聖書))
この聖句の意味
This verse is from the Gospel of John and describes some people's response to Jesus' teachings. They are questioning whether someone who has a devil could speak such wise words or perform miracles like healing the blind.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your friend was telling you amazing secrets about the world, and then someone said he couldn't possibly know those things because he had a mean invisible friend. But you knew that mean invisible friends can’t do nice things like fixing broken toys. That’s how some people felt about Jesus.
歴史的背景
John 10:21 is part of the Gospel written by John, likely around 90-100 AD. The audience was early Christian communities, and it reflects a time when there were debates about Jesus' true nature and whether he could be both divine and perform miracles.
今日への適用
In today's context, we can apply this verse to situations where people doubt others’ abilities or motives based on preconceived notions. It encourages us not to dismiss someone’s wisdom or capabilities just because of assumptions about who they are.