Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa Jesus til dem: «Dere skal vite at Jeg, Sønnen, ikke kan gjøre noen ting på egen hånd. Jeg kan bare gjøre det Gud, Min Far, viser Meg at Jeg skal gjøre. For Jeg ser hva Gud holder på med, og Han vil at Jeg skal gjøre det samme. Gud, Min Far, elsker Meg og viser Meg hva Han vil Jeg skal gjøre. Min Far skal vise Meg større mirakler enn dem dere har fått se fram til nå, og dere skal bli forundret! For slik Gud vekker opp de døde og gjør dem levende, slik kan også Jeg gi liv til dem Jeg vil. Dessuten dømmer Gud ingen, men Han har overlatt hele dommen til Meg. Det har Gud gjort fordi Han vil at Jeg skal få ære og respekt, på samme måte som menneskene ærer og respekterer Gud Min Far. Den som ikke vil anerkjenne Sønnen, anerkjenner heller ikke Gud, Min Far, som har sendt Meg.
What Does This Mean?
Jesus is speaking and says that he can only do what he sees his Father, God, doing. This means Jesus' actions are perfectly aligned with God's will.
Explained for Children
Think of it like this: imagine you're playing a game where you have to copy exactly what your best friend does. You can't make any moves on your own unless your friend does them first. That's how Jesus operates—he only does things he sees God doing.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Gospel of John, written around 90-100 AD by the Apostle John to a predominantly Jewish-Christian audience. It reflects the early Christian belief in Jesus' divine nature and his close relationship with God.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this can be seen as guidance for leaders who model their actions after successful mentors or role models. Just like Jesus, they ensure their decisions align perfectly with those of trusted guides.
Jesus emphasizes his dependence on God to show that everything he does is in perfect alignment with the Father's will and purpose.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can look at Jesus as a model for aligning our actions with God’s will, ensuring our decisions are guided by spiritual wisdom and divine instruction.
What does this teach us about the relationship between God and Jesus?
It teaches that their relationship is one of perfect unity in purpose and action. Jesus’ ministry and teachings reflect the same values and principles as those of his Father.
How should we interpret John 5:19 when studying it with kids?
Explain it using simple analogies like copying a friend's moves, making sure to convey that Jesus only does what God wants him to do.