Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Jeg sier dette til dere fordi jeg tror dere selv kan vurdere hva som er rett! Når vi i nattverden drikker av begeret, velsignelsens beger, og spiser av brødet, velsignelsens brød, da får vi jo del i Jesu blod og kropp. Vi er mange, men vi er også en enhet, siden vi alle utgjør kroppen til Kristus. Dette skjer når vi spiser og drikker brødet og vinen. Det er ikke Han som blir redusert til det vi er, men det er vi som blir opphøyet til det Han er! Slik var det også for våre forfedre: De som spiste av offerkjøttet ved alteret, fikk fellesskap med Gud og hverandre.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Paul is speaking to the wise people in Corinth and asking them to judge or think carefully about what he says. He trusts that they can understand and evaluate his message.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're talking to your smart friend about a tricky game. You'd say, 'Think hard and tell me if my idea makes sense.' That's what Paul is doing here—he’s asking the clever people in Corinth to think carefully about what he says.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote this verse around 53-54 AD to the Christian community in Corinth. The Corinthians were known for their wisdom and knowledge, but they often struggled with applying these virtues practically within the church.
Living It Out Today
When you're deciding whether to trust advice from a friend or information online, think carefully about what you hear and judge its truthfulness based on facts and your own understanding.
The 'I' refers to Paul, who was writing to the church in Corinth. He often speaks directly to his readers as he writes letters.
Why does Paul ask the Corinthians to judge what he says?
Paul asks them to do this because they are known for their wisdom and understanding. By asking them to judge, he trusts that they can discern truth from falsehood based on his teachings.
What does 'judge ye' mean in modern terms?
'Judge ye' means to carefully consider or evaluate something. In today's language, it would be like saying, 'think critically about what I am saying.'
How can we apply this verse when dealing with new ideas?
We should use our critical thinking skills and the wisdom from God’s word to evaluate new ideas. This helps us make informed decisions that align with Christian values.