Maar ik heb deze broeders gezonden, opdat onze roem, dien wij over u hebben, niet zou ijdel gemaakt worden in dezen dele; opdat (gelijk ik gezegd heb) gij bereid moogt zijn;
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse, Paul explains that he sent some brothers to ensure the Corinthians are prepared for a collection of offerings. He wants their boasting about the Corinthians' generosity not to be empty words.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you tell your friend how good at basketball someone is, but then you need to make sure they actually practice so when your friend comes to watch, they play well and you don't look like you're just saying nice things that aren’t true!
Historische achtergrond
The letter was written by Paul around 53-56 AD to the church in Corinth. He is addressing a community where he had established a strong relationship but also faced challenges.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Imagine planning an event at work and boasting about how your team will handle it well. You’d want to make sure everyone was prepared so that you don’t come off as boastful without substance.