John 8:48

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«Правильно говорят у нас, что Ты самаритянин и в Тебе бес», — сказали они Ему.

Что это значит?

In this verse from John's Gospel, the Jews respond to Jesus by calling him a Samaritan and saying he has a demon. They are insulting Jesus and questioning his origins and motives.

Объяснение для детей

Imagine if someone said mean things about you because they didn't like what you were saying. That’s kind of what happened here. The Jews called Jesus names because they weren’t happy with him, just like how sometimes kids say mean things when others disagree with them.

Исторический контекст

This verse is from the Gospel of John, written around 90-100 AD by John, one of Jesus' disciples. It describes an interaction between Jesus and Jewish leaders in Jerusalem, where ethnic tensions existed between Jews and Samaritans.

Применение сегодня

In today's context, this could apply to situations where people dismiss someone’s ideas or beliefs by attacking their background instead of addressing the content. For example, not taking seriously a colleague's proposal just because they are new to the team can be similar to what happened here.

Темы

• disagreement
• ethnicity
• insults
• faith disputes
• persecution
• truth seeking

Связанные стихи

• Mark 3:22
• Luke 4:29
• John 7:1-5
• Genesis 16:10-12
• Matthew 10:34

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Why did the Jews call Jesus a Samaritan?

The Jews called Jesus a Samaritan likely as an insult, because there was significant ethnic tension between Jews and Samaritans. This term was used to undermine Jesus' credibility.

What does it mean when they say 'hast a devil' in this verse?

'Hast a devil' means the Jews were accusing Jesus of being possessed by an evil spirit, suggesting he was not trustworthy or sane. This was another form of insult and disbelief.

How should we apply this to our modern relationships?

In modern settings, when people disagree with you, it's important to avoid personal attacks like those seen in this verse. Focus on the issues rather than attacking someone’s character or background.

What can we learn about faith from Jesus’ response in John 8?

From Jesus' overall response in chapter 8, we learn resilience and patience in the face of opposition. He did not retaliate but continued to teach and affirm his message despite insults.