Gʼaˇ ve chaw teˇ gʼaˇ lehˬ, chi hkʼe ve hpu ve veu‸ kʼaˇ hta‸ gʼa veu‸ deh tuˬ yoˬ. Co ti‸ ha ti‸ li‸ awˬ hkʼaw lo yawˇ ve awˬ meh hta‸ ngaˬ shiˆ baˬ tuˬ maˇ heˆ. Ngaˬ Awˬ pa mehˆ gʼuˇ suhˍ maˇ kʼoˆ, Awˬ pa ve mvuhˇ naw ma tcuh yaˇ teˇ hpaˍ mehˆ gʼuˇ suhˍ maˇ kʼoˆ, Yawˇ lehˬ ngaˬ ve chaw hpeh‸ ve yoˬ teh‸, ngaˬ shaˉ hkiˆ hkanˍ tuˬ yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Revelation says that those who overcome will be rewarded with a special garment of white, and their name won't be erased from the book of life. Jesus promises to acknowledge them before God and angels.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you worked really hard on a big project and your teacher gave you a gold star and promised to tell everyone how great it was. That's what this verse is saying—Jesus will celebrate those who do well in their faith journey!
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Book of Revelation, written by John around 96 AD. The audience was facing persecution for their beliefs; Jesus uses this letter to encourage and reassure them.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, think about someone who struggles with addiction but keeps fighting to stay sober. This verse promises that their perseverance will be rewarded and recognized by God.