Gʼuiˇ kʼai chehˇ ve teˇ yanˇ, Yeˍsuˆ hta‸ hkʼa deh‸ nyi taˍ-o‸. Yawˇ lehˬ, ngaˬ hui ve yonˍ ve teˇ ceuˬ hta‸ awˬ hkuiˉ puiˍ tanˬ te leh biˇ la piˇ shehˍ hpaˇ hpeh‸ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ awˬ gʼuˇ suhˍ teh taˍ ve ha lehˬ tuˬ ve teˇ ceuˬ hta‸ pa taw, ya‸ taw ve teˇ ceuˬ hta‸ maˇ dawˇ leh, la‸ ka hkʼoˆ lo hkanˍ suh peuˬ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ lehˬ chi beu‸ Gʼuiˬsha ve kʼaw jaw la‸ sha paˉ lo mui chehˇ taˍ peuˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us to look to Jesus as the founder and perfecter of our faith. It explains that he endured suffering for the joy set before him, including the cross, and now sits at God's right hand.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're running a race but feeling very tired. This verse is like your coach saying, 'Look to Jesus! He ran his hardest race and finished strong because of the happiness waiting for him.'
Historical Background
Hebrews was written by an unknown author around 60-95 AD to Jewish Christians facing persecution. The letter encourages them to hold onto their faith in Christ despite challenges, drawing parallels between Jesus and Old Testament figures.
Living It Out Today
When you face a difficult situation at school or work that makes you want to give up, remember how Jesus endured suffering for the joy of seeing his mission accomplished. Let this inspire you to persevere.