Awˬ pa awˬ hkʼaw lo ngaˬ chehˇ ve hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, ngaˬ awˬ hkʼaw lo Awˬ pa chehˇ ve hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, nawˬ maˇ yonˍ leh laˇ. Ngaˬ nawˬ hui hta‸ kʼoˆ laˇ ve tawˇ hkawˇ teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, ngaˬ hkʼaˇ ngaˬ a loˍ cawˇ ve hkʼe ngaˬ kʼoˆ ve maˇ heˆ. Ngaˬ awˬ hkʼaw lo chehˇ taˍ ve Awˬ pa lehˬ, yawˇ ve kanˉ teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ yawˇ te chehˇ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and emphasizes that he and the Father are one. He says that His words come not from himself but from the Father who dwells within Him.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a best friend inside you, always whispering what to say or do. That’s like how Jesus felt about God. He knew everything he said came from his friendship with God.
Historical Background
John wrote this Gospel around 90-100 AD for early Christian communities in Asia Minor. The audience was both Jewish and Gentile converts who needed reassurance of Christ's identity as the Messiah, emphasizing His divine unity with God.
Living It Out Today
Today, when facing a difficult decision or situation, you can remember this verse to strengthen your faith that God is guiding your thoughts and actions, just like Jesus believed his words came from God.