Eb li chanchaneb ángel yôqueb chi lok'onînc, ut li câhib xca'c'âl chi aj c'amol be neque'xcuik'ib ribeb chiru li Kâcua' Dios, li c'ojc'o sa' lix c'ojaribâl ut que'xlok'oni xban nak yo'yo chi junelic k'e cutan ut que'xq'ue lix corona chiru lix c'ojaribâl re xq'uebal xlok'al.Ut que'xye re: At Kâcua', at kaDios, âc'ulub nak takaq'ue âlok'al. Âc'ulub nak tânimâk âcuu ut tâq'uehek' âcuanquil xban nak lâat catyîban re chixjunil li c'a'ru cuan. Xban nak jo'can xacuaj lâat, jo'can nak xayo'obtesiheb li c'a'ru cuanqueb.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Revelation, the twenty-four elders are seen worshiping God who sits on the throne. They throw their crowns before Him to show that He is more important than anything they have.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and suddenly see someone really amazing win all the prizes. You might think, 'Wow, this person deserves all those prizes!' That's like how these elders feel about God—they want to give up everything good in their hands because they know God is even better.
Historical Background
The book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD when Christians were facing persecution. This vision reassures them that God, the creator and ruler of all, deserves all glory and worship above anything else.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us to prioritize our relationship with God in everything we do. For example, if you're working hard on a project at school but feel stressed or distracted, taking time to pray or thank God can help refocus your efforts and find peace.