Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så sa Han til disiplene sine: «Derfor må dere ikke være bekymret for livet, for hva dere skal spise, eller hva dere skal kle dere med. For livet er jo mer enn maten, og kroppen er mer enn klærne. Dere kan for eksempel se på ravnene, de verken sår eller høster, og ikke har de en plass der de lagrer mat. Men Gud sørger for dem og gir dem mat. Hvor mye mer verd er ikke dere enn disse fuglene?
What Does This Mean?
Jesus tells his disciples not to worry about what they will eat or wear because God takes care of these things. He encourages them to trust in divine provision rather than stressing over daily necessities.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're worried about your lunch tomorrow, but Jesus says don't worry! Just like how a parent makes sure their child has food and clothes, God does the same for us.
Historical Background
This verse is from Luke's Gospel, written around 80-100 AD. The audience was likely early Christians who were facing hardships. In that time, worrying about basic needs was common due to economic uncertainties.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you have a big presentation at work tomorrow and are worried about what to wear or how to prepare your meal for the day; Jesus reminds us not to stress because God provides all we need.