Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Sammen med Titus sendte vi også en tredje person til dere, en venn og bror som har utført de mange oppgavene han har fått, med stor iver. Når vi nå sender ham til dere, blir han enda mer ivrig, for han har hørt oss fortelle så mye godt om dere. Hvis noen av dere har spørsmål angående Titus, så la det være klart at han er en god venn av meg og er sendt som en medarbeider til dere! Har dere spørsmål angående de andre som kommer til dere, så skal dere vite at de er sendt ut fra menighetene og ønsker å ære Kristus med sine liv. La dem nå få se bevis på deres store kjærlighet, og la dem se i praksis at det vi roste dere for– i all offentlighet – stemmer.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Paul is talking about sending a brother with the group of people who are delivering contributions to Jerusalem. He describes this brother as being very diligent and even more so now due to Paul's confidence in the church he's writing to.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where someone asks for help moving some toys, and your friend agrees to do it really well because they know how much their teammates trust them. That’s what Paul is saying about this brother who will be traveling with others, helping out because he knows the team trusts him a lot.
Historical Background
The verse was written by Paul around 56 AD in his letter to the Corinthians. He's writing from Macedonia, likely Philippi or Thessalonica, and addressing the church in Corinth. The context involves sending contributions for the poor saints in Jerusalem with trusted individuals.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when you had to choose someone to represent your group in an important task. You might pick someone who has proven their reliability before and whom you trust very much, just like Paul did here.
Paul chose the brother because he had shown diligence many times before, and now even more so due to Paul's high confidence in the Corinthian church.
What does 'diligent' mean in this context?
In this verse, diligent refers to someone who works hard and faithfully, showing great effort especially when given a responsibility or task.
How can we apply Paul’s trust in the Corinthians today?
We can apply this by choosing leaders whom we know have proven themselves trustworthy and capable of handling important tasks with diligence.
What message does this verse give about church community?
This verse highlights the importance of a supportive church community where individuals are known for their reliability and trustworthiness, reflecting a strong bond within the group.