Naˍ paw cawˬ ve chaw lehˬ, Awˬ ha hpu Hkri‸ yaˇ awˬ moˍ teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ kʼoˆ piˇ ve tawˇ hkawˇ hta‸ hkʼa deh‸ na-o. Gʼaˇ ve chaw teˇ gʼaˇ lehˬ, co ha te‸ piˇ lawˬ ve suhˆ cehˬ teˇ cehˬ ve awˬ shiˍ hta‸ gʼa caˇ tuˬ ngaˬ yawˇ hta‸ a hkaw-anˬ piˇ tuˬ yoˬ. Suhˆ cehˬ oˇ ve lehˬ, Gʼuiˬsha ve Paˍraˍdiˇsuˆ awˬ hkʼaw lo cawˬ taˍ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
Jesus is speaking to the churches and says that those who overcome will have access to the tree of life in paradise. This means enduring faithfully leads to eternal life.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a special garden with a magical tree that gives you endless life. Jesus promises this to people who stay strong in their faith, no matter what happens!
Historical Background
The book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD during Emperor Domitian's reign. The audience was seven churches in Asia Minor facing persecution and moral challenges.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could involve a Christian struggling with addiction who overcomes it through faith, thus experiencing the promise of eternal life as a reward for their perseverance.
Topics
faithfulnessperseveranceeternal lifeovercoming trialspromises of Godreward in heaven