John 12:37
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 says that even though Jesus performed many miracles in front of people, they still did not believe in him. It is part of the Gospel according to John and reflects a core message about faith despite evidence.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a friend who does amazing magic tricks every day, but no matter how cool the trick is, you just don't think your friend can really do it. That's kind of what this verse is saying: Jesus did lots of incredible things, but some people still didn’t believe he was special.
歴史的背景
John wrote this Gospel in the late first century AD for Greek-speaking Christians. The context reflects a community grappling with disbelief and seeking assurance of Jesus' true identity as the Messiah amidst skepticism.
今日への適用
Consider someone who has repeatedly demonstrated their integrity and skills, yet still faces doubts from colleagues. This verse reminds us that believing in others can sometimes require more than just seeing actions; it requires faith.