John 21:22
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 John's Gospel, Jesus is talking to one of his disciples. He tells the disciple not to worry about what happens with another person and instead focuses on following Jesus himself.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have two friends playing a game. One friend asks if they can keep playing until your mom comes home. You tell them that it doesn't matter when your mom gets back; all that matters is that everyone keeps having fun, just like how we should follow Jesus and not worry about others.
歴史的背景
The Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John in the late first century AD for a community of early Christians. The cultural setting reflects the tensions between Jewish traditions and emerging Christian beliefs within a Greco-Roman context.
今日への適用
In today's world, this verse can remind us not to get caught up in speculating about others' lives or future plans but to focus on our own relationship with Jesus and following his teachings in our daily lives. For example, instead of wondering what will happen to a colleague, concentrate on doing your job well.