Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Men da jødene fra Tessalonika fikk greie på at Guds Ord ble forkynt av Paulus i Berøa, kom de også dit og hisset opp folkemengden. Derfor sendte de kristne brødrene Paulus bort for at han skulle dra til kysten, men både Silas og Timoteus ble igjen der. De som fulgte med Paulus til kysten, dro videre sammen med ham til Aten. Da de kom tilbake til Berøa, hadde de med beskjed fra Paulus at han ville at Silas og Timoteus skulle komme etter så fort som mulig. Da dro også de mot Aten.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that when the Jews in Thessalonica found out Paul was preaching God's word in Berea, they went there too and caused trouble among the people. It shows how some people tried to stop the spread of Christian teachings.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend started sharing a really cool game at another school, and then some kids from your old school found out and came over just to tell everyone not to play it. That's kind of what happened here with Paul and his message about God.
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of Acts, written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It describes a period when Christianity was spreading across different cities in Greece. The Jews of Thessalonica were upset because they didn't agree with what Paul was teaching about Jesus.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might face situations where others try to discourage us from sharing our beliefs or values. This verse reminds us that sometimes, standing firm and continuing to share the truth can be challenging but important.
Topics
persecutionpreachingfaithfulnessoppositionspreading the gospelcommunity
They came to Berea because they heard that Paul was preaching about Jesus there, and they wanted to disrupt his message.
What does this verse teach us about faithfulness?
This verse teaches us that even when faced with opposition, we should remain faithful in sharing the gospel as God's word commands us.
How did Paul respond to such opposition?
Although not explicitly stated here, Luke shows how Paul consistently preached boldly and relied on God for protection despite the challenges he faced.
What can we learn about community from this verse?
This verse reminds us that communities are often impacted by the teachings of others. It's important to be a positive influence and support those who share their faith.