Miˬguiˬ yaˇ hui awˬ hkʼaw lo nawˬ ngaˬ hta‸ pe‸ laˇ peuˬ ve chaw teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ nawˬ ve awˬ lawn ngaˬ hpeu‸ maw piˇ peuˬ. Yawˇ hui lehˬ nawˬ ve chaw hpeh‸ leh, ngaˬ ve la‸ sheh awˬ hkʼaw lo nawˬ yawˇ hui hta‸ a‸ laˇ peuˬ. Peuˬ leh, nawˬ ve tawˇ hkawˇ hta‸ yawˇ hui na yuˬ leh te kʼai peuˬ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jesus is talking to God and saying that He has revealed God's name to the people God gave Him. These people are keeping God's words.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a secret club with your friends, and only they know about it because someone special told them. That’s like what Jesus is saying here: he shared something important from God with his closest friends who were given to him by God.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Gospel of John, written around 90-100 AD. It was directed at early Christian communities who needed reassurance about their faith in Jesus and understanding of God's will.
Living It Out Today
In our modern life, this can be seen when a teacher shares important knowledge with students who were chosen because they are interested and ready to learn more deeply. The students keep the lessons close to heart.
Topics
revelationdiscipleshipsalvationfaithfulnessdivine communicationmissionary work