John 16:23

Russian RST Bible - 1900-1907 - Книги Священнаго Писанія Ветхаго и Новаго Завѣта въ русскомъ переводѣ съ параллельными мѣстами.

и въ тотъ день вы не спро́сите Меня ни о чемъ. Истинно, истинно говорю вамъ: о чемъ ни попро́сите Отца во имя Мое, дастъ вамъ.

Что это значит?

Jesus is speaking here and promises that when his followers pray to God the Father in Jesus' name, their prayers will be answered. This verse encourages believers to have confidence in prayer.

Объяснение для детей

Imagine you're playing with your friends, and you ask for something really cool. Now, if you were to ask your mom or dad, they might say no. But if I (Jesus) told them it was okay, they would give you what you want! That's how God is when we pray in Jesus' name.

Исторический контекст

The Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John around AD 90-100 for a community of early Christians. The cultural setting was largely Hellenistic with significant Jewish influence, and the message conveyed was intended to strengthen their faith.

Применение сегодня

Consider a scenario where you're facing a tough decision at work about whether to take on an important project that could lead to a promotion but also requires significant personal sacrifice. You might pray for guidance in Jesus' name, trusting that God will provide clarity and the strength needed to make a wise choice.

Темы

• prayer
• faith
• salvation
• hope
• trust
• guidance

Связанные стихи

• John 14:13-14
• Ephesians 5:20
• Philippians 4:6
• Exodus 33:19
• Psalm 62:8

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Why is praying in the name of Jesus so important?

Praying in Jesus' name signifies that we are aligning our prayers with His will and character. It's a way to express our belief in Him and seek guidance from God through Him.

What does 'in that day ye shall ask me nothing' mean?

This part of the verse suggests that once Jesus is glorified (after His resurrection), believers will have such a clear understanding of God's love and promises that they won't need to continually seek reassurance or guidance from Him in the same way.

How can we ensure our prayers are answered?

The key is praying with faith, aligning our desires with God’s will, and believing He hears us. John 16:23 emphasizes the importance of asking in Jesus' name to find assurance that our prayers will be heard.

What are some ways we can pray 'in Jesus' name'?

When you pray, you might start or end your prayer by saying something like 'In Jesus’ Name.' This isn’t just a phrase; it’s about relying on the power and authority of Christ in your prayers.