Yawˇ hui lehˬ yaˇ miˇ oˇ ve hta‸ kʼoˆ piˇ ve, Nawˬ ve tawˇ hkawˇ hta‸ pa taw ceh ngaˬ hui yonˍ ve maˇ heˆ. Ngaˬ hui awˬ to yawˇ ve tawˇ hkawˇ hta‸ gʼa kaˇ leh, chaw chi lehˬ miˬguiˬ yaˇ hui ve Htaiˍ hkʼaw‸ paˍ awˬ tehˬ awˬ na hpeh‸ ve hta‸ ngaˬ hui shiˍ ve yoˬ teh‸ kʼoˆ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
In John 4:42, the Samaritans tell a woman that they now believe Jesus is the Christ and Saviour of the world because they heard him for themselves, not just because she told them.
Explained for Children
Imagine you had a friend who said there was an amazing new playground in town. You weren't sure at first but then went to see it yourself. Now you know it's great without your friend telling you!
Historical Background
John wrote this gospel, likely around 90 AD, for a wider audience including non-Jewish Christians. The Samaritans and Jews had a tense relationship; their acceptance of Jesus highlights the universality of his message.
Living It Out Today
If someone tells you about something great but you're unsure, seek out more information yourself. Just like the Samaritans hearing Jesus directly, your own experience can solidify beliefs or decisions.