Timotius, kowé ngerti déwé nèk aku ora kaya guru-guru kuwi, awit kowé ngerti déwé apa sing tak wulangké lan kowé weruh uripku. Kowé ngerti tujuané uripku. Kowé uga ngerti nèk aku pretyaya lan njagakké marang Gusti Allah. Kowé ngerti déwé enggonku sabar marang wong-wong sing pada nglawan aku. Kowé ngerti nèk aku trésna marang Gusti Allah lan marang tunggal manungsa. Kowé weruh déwé nèk aku terus nyambutgawé kanggo Gusti, senajan kangèlané lan alang-alangané ènèng waé.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from the Bible, Paul is reminding Timothy of all that he has learned about him—his teachings, way of life, and personal qualities like faith and patience. This was written to encourage Timothy in his ministry.
Explained for Children
Imagine you've been learning from your best friend for a long time. Your friend tells you how much they’ve taught you about being kind, patient, and brave. That’s what Paul is saying here—he’s reminding Timothy of all the good things he learned from him.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the New Testament letter written by Apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy around AD 67. It was a time when Christians were facing increasing persecution and needed encouragement in their faith.
Living It Out Today
Today, this can apply to new leaders who are encouraged to remember their mentors' teachings and personal examples as they navigate challenging situations in their roles. For example, a young teacher remembering the patience of her mentor while dealing with difficult students.