Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Det er ikke nødvendig å prøve å forklare dere når Herren skal komme igjen, for dere vet veldig godt at tidspunktet er ukjent. Han skal komme tilbake helt uventet, akkurat som en tyv om natten. For når mennesker aner fred og ingen fare, og fortsetter å leve på en måte som går stikk i strid med Guds vilje, da er plutselig dagen der, og oppgjørets time er kommet. Ødeleggelsen har kommet over dem, for de skal slett ikke slippe unna.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from the Apostle Paul to the Thessalonians. He's saying that they don't need him to explain about times and seasons because they already know this information well.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, and someone asks when it's time to play. But you've been playing for so long that everyone knows the rules and timing without needing anyone to tell them every time. That's what Paul is saying about his friends in Thessalonians.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter around 50-52 AD to the church at Thessalonica, a city in Macedonia. He was addressing Christians who were already familiar with key teachings about times and seasons from his previous visits or letters.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, we can apply this verse by recognizing when we've mastered a concept so well that we don't need constant reminders. For example, an experienced chef doesn't need to be reminded of basic cooking times for common ingredients.