Nĩvo ĩndĩ noonie ivĩla ingĩ sya kĩ-ũsumbĩ ĩtunĩ, na ala masyĩkalĩle nĩmanengetwe ũkũmũ wa kũsilĩla andũ. Nĩnasyokie noona maveva ma ala maĩ oae nũndũ wa ũw'o ũla Yesũ Klĩsto wavuanisye, na nũndũ wa kũtavany'a ndeto ya Ngai. Asu nĩmo ala mataathaitha ĩla nyamũ kana makathaitha mũvw'anano wayo, na nomo mataaĩkĩwa ũvano wa nyamũ ĩsu itulyanĩ kana mokonĩ moo. Maĩ manathayũũka masumbĩke na Yesũ vandũ va myaka ngili ĩmwe.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a vision where people who died for their faith in Jesus are given thrones and reign with Christ for a thousand years. It emphasizes the reward for those who remained faithful and did not worship false gods.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where being loyal to your team gets you special rewards, like getting to sit on a throne and lead the team for a really long time. That's what this verse is about - people who were brave in their faith got a big reward!
Historical Background
The book of Revelation was written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, around 96 AD. It was addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor and serves as an apocalyptic vision meant to encourage persecuted Christians.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can remind us that standing up for what we believe in, even when it's hard, can lead to great rewards. Think of someone who stays true to their beliefs at work or school despite peer pressure.