John 12:33
Japanese ERV (訳 ー 読みやすい聖書 ー（新約聖書）)
この聖句の意味
In this verse from the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking and he is hinting at the kind of death he will experience, which will involve being lifted up on a cross. This is his way of preparing his disciples for what is to come.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your friend told you that they were going to do something really tough but important, like climbing the tallest tree in the park. Jesus is telling his friends he's going to do something big and hard soon, but it will help a lot of people.
歴史的背景
The Gospel of John was written around 90-100 AD by an anonymous author traditionally attributed as the Apostle John. This verse appears in the context of Jesus preparing his disciples for his crucifixion, which is a central event described throughout the New Testament.
今日への適用
In today’s world, this could apply to someone who has to make a difficult decision that will affect their life significantly but can potentially help many others. For example, choosing a career path that requires much sacrifice but ultimately benefits society.