Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Sapos yupela i ting mi bihainim laik bilong mi yet na mi mekim dispela wok, orait yupela tokim mi. Mi ting long kisim wanem samting na mi pait long ol wel animal long Efesus? Sapos ol man i dai pinis ol i no inap kirap bek, orait mobeta “yumi kaikai na dring, long wanem, tumora bai yumi dai.”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Paul is speaking and saying that if there's no resurrection of the dead, then what he endured fighting beasts at Ephesus wouldn't matter, so people might as well just enjoy life now because tomorrow they could die.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you face big challenges. If winning the game doesn’t mean anything, why bother trying hard? That's how Paul felt about his struggles if there was no hope of life after death.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote this part of 1 Corinthians around 53-54 AD to the Christian community in Corinth. The context involves Paul defending the belief in resurrection amidst doubts and false teachings among the community.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a person facing tough medical treatments hoping for recovery. If they believed there was no hope, they might give up on treatment thinking that it's better to enjoy today than suffer for nothing.
Topics
resurrectionhopestrugglefaithmeaning of lifechallenges