Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Tasol Bikpela i bekim tok long mi olsem, “Jeremaia, dispela hevi nau yu pilim, i no bikpela olsem ol hevi i laik kamap bihain. Sapos yu resis wantaim ol man na yu sotwin kwik, orait olsem wanem bai yu inap resis wantaim ol hos? Na sapos yu inap i stap isi long gutpela taim tasol long kantri bilong yu, orait bai yu stap olsem wanem long taim yu mas i go i stap long bikbus bilong wara Jordan?
What Does This Mean?
Jeremiah is being told that if he struggled with something simple, how will he handle something much harder? The speaker is asking Jeremiah to consider his capabilities and the challenges ahead, emphasizing the difficulty of facing greater opposition.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a race with your friends, and you're already tired. Then, someone asks you to race against horses! Jeremiah is being told that if he can't handle something easy, how will he do when facing something really tough?
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 600 BCE. He was addressing the people of Judah, warning them about the impending judgment from God due to their sins and idolatry.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where you're facing a small challenge at work, but you're finding it difficult to manage. This verse reminds us that if we struggle with something minor, we might need to re-evaluate our approach before taking on larger, more complex challenges.