Oˇ htaˇ, kʼaw jaw teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ ngaˬ gʼa mawˬ ve yoˬ. Kʼaw jaw oˇ ve teˇ hpaˍ awˬ hkʼoˆ hta‸ mui chehˇ ve chaw hui lehˬ, suhˉ jehˬ suhˉ taˆ tuˬ a hkaw-anˬ gʼa taˍ ve yoˬ. Yeˍsuˆ leh Gʼuiˬsha ve tawˇ hkawˇ awˬ lawn shaˉ hkiˆ hkanˍ ve hta‸ pa taw, oˉ kʼoˍ tawˆ ve hta‸ gʼa hkanˍ ve chaw hui ve co ha teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ htawˇ ngaˬ gʼa mawˬ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ hui lehˬ, haiˬ ve to nuˇ to shaˆ hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, yawˇ ve shaˉ ho‸ hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, oˉ kʼoˍ maˇ pui leh, yawˇ ve yinˉ tcuhˉ taˍ ve hta‸ a shu yawˇ ve naˍ kʼaˍ pui awˬ hkʼoˆ hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, la‸ sheh awˬ hkʼoˆ hta‸ maˇ kʼoˆ, maˇ hkanˍ yuˬ ve chaw teˇ hpaˍ hpeh‸ ve yoˬ. Yawˇ hui kʼaw‸ te‸ la leh, Hkri‸ geh teˇ hinˉ hkʼaw‸ hkʼa ga uˉ peunˍ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a vision where people who died for their faith in Jesus are given thrones and reign with Christ for a thousand years. It emphasizes the reward for those who remained faithful and did not worship false gods.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where being loyal to your team gets you special rewards, like getting to sit on a throne and lead the team for a really long time. That's what this verse is about - people who were brave in their faith got a big reward!
Historical Background
The book of Revelation was written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, around 96 AD. It was addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor and serves as an apocalyptic vision meant to encourage persecuted Christians.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can remind us that standing up for what we believe in, even when it's hard, can lead to great rewards. Think of someone who stays true to their beliefs at work or school despite peer pressure.