John 5:45

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

Не думайте, что Я буду обвинять васъ предъ Отцемъ: есть на васъ обвинитель Моисей, на котораго вы уповаете.

Что это значит?

Jesus is speaking and telling the people that he will not accuse them before God, but Moses will because they trust in him. Jesus points out their inconsistency by highlighting how they rely on the law of Moses yet reject him.

Объяснение для детей

Imagine you have a friend who always tells your parents about your misbehavior. Now, think of Jesus as a kind friend saying he won't tell on you to God, but your other friend, Moses, will because you trust him. It's like when you believe one of your friends more than another.

Исторический контекст

This verse is part of the Gospel of John, written around AD 90-100 by the Apostle John. The audience was primarily Jewish followers and skeptics. In this context, Moses' authority was highly respected among Jews, making Jesus’ statement particularly poignant.

Применение сегодня

Consider a scenario where you trust someone's advice but ignore another person who has important information to share. This verse reminds us that we should be consistent in our beliefs and not ignore the truth simply because it comes from an unexpected source.

Темы

• faith
• salvation
• trust
• inconsistency
• authority
• truth

Связанные стихи

• Deuteronomy 18:15
• John 3:14-15
• Acts 7:37
• Romans 10:5
• Galatians 3:24

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Who is speaking in this verse and who are they addressing?

Jesus is speaking, and He addresses Jewish leaders or followers who trusted Moses' teachings but rejected Him as the Messiah.

Why does Jesus mention that he won't accuse them to God?

By saying this, Jesus shows His compassion and emphasizes that He came not to condemn, but to offer salvation. It also highlights their self-deception in thinking they are righteous through Moses' law.

What does it mean that Moses accuses them?

It means the teachings of Moses (the Law) reveal their sinfulness and inability to meet God's standards, thereby accusing those who claim righteousness through adherence to the Law alone.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We should be consistent in how we interpret and follow divine teachings. This means acknowledging truth from all parts of scripture and not just picking what's convenient, much like considering Jesus' message alongside traditional interpretations.