Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Hva kjærligheten er, har vi lært av at Jesus ga livet sitt for oss. Derfor skylder vi å gi livet vårt for hverandre. Hver den som har det godt i denne verden, men som ser at en annen er i nød og lukker hjertet sitt ved å se en annen vei, kan ikke ha Guds kjærlighet i seg. Mine kjære barn, la oss ikke bare vise kjærlighet med det vi sier, men la oss vise sann kjærlighet i handling. Når vi handler i kjærlighet, da vet vi at Guds sannhet har vunnet seier i hjertet vårt, og vi kan kjenne fred og ro i Hans nærhet.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from 1 John tells us that God's love is shown by Jesus laying down his life for us, and in return, we should show our love for others by being willing to do the same for them.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy, but your friend really needs it. If you give it up so they can be happy, that's like what God did with Jesus. We should also share and help each other just like that.
Historical Background
The First Letter of John was written by the Apostle John to encourage early Christians in their faith and warn against false teachings. It was likely composed around 85-90 AD for a community dealing with division and doctrinal challenges.
Living It Out Today
Consider how you might support a friend who is going through a tough time, perhaps offering your time or resources even if it's inconvenient for you. This reflects the sacrificial love mentioned in this verse.