John 8:50
Korean 1961 (개역한글)
이 구절의 의미
In this verse from John chapter 8, Jesus says He is not looking for His own glory and that there is someone else who seeks and judges. The key message here is about the humility of Jesus and the divine judgment.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine you're playing a game where everyone wants to be the winner, but your friend decides he doesn't care about winning and lets someone else decide who wins fairly. That's what Jesus is saying here: He isn't looking for glory or being the best; instead, He trusts God to do that job.
역사적 배경
John 8 was written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, likely around 90 AD. This verse comes from a conversation between Jesus and some religious leaders in Jerusalem. The cultural context is one where Jewish religious authorities were very concerned with maintaining their power and status.
오늘의 적용
In today's world, this can apply to someone who chooses not to compete for a promotion at work but lets the supervisor decide based on merit. It shows trust and humility instead of personal ambition.