John 17:4

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

わたしは、わたしにさせるためにお授けになったわざをなし遂げて、地上であなたの栄光をあらわしました。

この聖句の意味

In John 17:4, Jesus is speaking to God the Father and saying that he has completed the task given to him by God, which was to bring glory to God on Earth.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're in a play at school. Your teacher gives you a part to play, and you do your best. At the end of the play, you tell your teacher, 'I did my job well.' That's what Jesus is saying here - he completed his big task for God.

歴史的背景

John 17:4 is found in the Gospel of John, written by John the Apostle around 90-100 AD. This prayer was part of Jesus' last discourse with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. The audience was both the disciples and those who would read it later.

今日への適用

Imagine you have a big project at work that your boss has given you - finishing this project is like completing the task God gave to Jesus. Just as Jesus brought glory to God, we can bring honor to our employers by doing excellent work.

トピック

• glory of God
• mission
• completion
• obedience
• prayer
• divinity

関連する聖句

• Psalm 103:20
• Ephesians 1:6
• John 17:5
• Philippians 2:9-11
• Colossians 1:24

よくある質問

Who is speaking in John 17:4?

Jesus is speaking directly to God the Father, reflecting on his mission and its completion.

What task did Jesus complete as mentioned in this verse?

The task Jesus completed was bringing glory to God through His life, teachings, death, and resurrection.

How does John 17:4 relate to the Christian life?

Christians can draw inspiration from this verse to understand that their lives should also reflect God’s glory through obedience and completion of the tasks given by Him.

What is the significance of glorifying God in our daily lives according to John 17:4?

Glorifying God involves living a life that reflects His character, showing others who He is, and fulfilling one's purpose as directed by Him, much like Jesus did.