Romans 12:18
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Romans 12:18 says that if it's possible and within your control, you should live in peace with everyone around you. Paul is writing this to the Christians in Rome, encouraging them to seek harmony wherever they can.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing a game with friends. Sometimes, people might not play nicely, but we try our best to keep playing happily and fairly. That's what this verse tells us to do - try our best to stay friendly with everyone around us!
歴史的背景
This was written by the Apostle Paul while he was in Corinth or Ephesus around AD 57-58, directed at the Christians in Rome. At that time, there were tensions between Jews and Gentiles within the early church community.
今日への適用
In a modern scenario, imagine working in a diverse office where colleagues have different views on politics or religion. This verse encourages you to maintain peace with everyone by being respectful and not letting disagreements escalate into conflicts.