Madurese Bible 1994 (ALKETAB E DHALEM BASA MADURA)
Mon ganeka pera' dhari kaparlowanna manossa malolo, ponapa ontongnga kaula aperrang akadi se ngadhebbi run-burun alas galak e kottha Efesus paneka? Mon oreng mate pajat ta' epaodhi' pole, lebbi becce' sampeyan sareng kaula sadaja atoro' parebasan paneka, “Tore ar-dha'aran sareng nom-enoman, ban neng-sennengngan, sabab lagguna sampeyan sareng kaula sadaja bakal mateya.”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Paul is speaking and saying that if there's no resurrection of the dead, then what he endured fighting beasts at Ephesus wouldn't matter, so people might as well just enjoy life now because tomorrow they could die.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you face big challenges. If winning the game doesn’t mean anything, why bother trying hard? That's how Paul felt about his struggles if there was no hope of life after death.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote this part of 1 Corinthians around 53-54 AD to the Christian community in Corinth. The context involves Paul defending the belief in resurrection amidst doubts and false teachings among the community.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a person facing tough medical treatments hoping for recovery. If they believed there was no hope, they might give up on treatment thinking that it's better to enjoy today than suffer for nothing.
Topics
resurrectionhopestrugglefaithmeaning of lifechallenges