Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Maar in het bezit van dezelfde geest des geloofs, waarvan geschreven staat: "Ik heb geloofd, daarom heb ik gesproken," geloven ook wij en spreken het daarom ook uit;
Wat betekent dit?
This verse from the Bible says that just like it was written about someone in the past, we believe and speak because of our faith. The speaker is Paul, who is saying that he and his companions have this same spirit of faith.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing a game where you need to trust your team. Just like how believing makes you brave enough to play, Paul says that when we believe in God, it gives us the courage to tell others about Him.
Historische achtergrond
This verse was written by Apostle Paul around AD 56 to the church in Corinth. He wrote this during a time of persecution and hardship for Christians to encourage them with their faith.
Toepassing voor vandaag
A modern application could be someone who believes deeply in environmental conservation speaking up at school or work, despite potential ridicule, because they have strong faith in what they believe is right.