Revelation 22:18
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Revelation warns anyone who hears the prophecy contained in this book that if they add anything to it, God will add plagues upon them as described in the book. The speaker is John, warning about the consequences of altering divine revelation.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a special recipe for making the best cookies ever. Your friend tries to add chocolate chips when you didn't ask. That would be like changing God's recipe for how we should live our lives as described in this book. If someone does that, they might get into trouble.
歴史的背景
Revelation was written by John the Apostle around 95 AD during Emperor Domitian’s reign when Christians faced persecution. The audience consisted of early Christian communities facing challenges from both Roman authorities and internal heresies. The warning to not alter the words reflects a serious caution against tampering with divine truth.
今日への適用
In today's context, this verse reminds us about integrity in sharing religious teachings. For instance, if someone teaches about Christianity but adds their own beliefs that contradict what is written in the Bible, they risk misleading others and facing spiritual consequences.