Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Sampela bilong ol i olsem ol i stap pinis long paia, olsem na kwiktaim tumas yupela i mas kisim bek ol. Na long sampela, taim yupela i mekim pasin bilong sori long ol, yupela i mas pret wantaim. Ol i bin bihainim tru ol pasin bilong olpela bel, na ol i kamap doti olgeta, inap ol klos samting bilong ol tu i stap doti. Yupela i mas stap longwe tru long olgeta dispela samting i doti long ai bilong God.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us to help others who are in trouble or danger, like pulling them out of a fire. It says we should do this with fear and care, but also hate the bad things that affect them.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend is stuck in quicksand and you need to pull them out quickly, but carefully, so they don't get hurt. You want to save them from danger, just like how we should help others who are going through tough times.
Historical Background
This verse was written by Jude, the brother of James and a relative of Jesus. It was likely written around AD 65-80 to early Christians facing heresy and moral decline in the early church communities.
Living It Out Today
In your community or workplace, you might see someone struggling with harmful habits or bad influences. This verse encourages you to reach out carefully, offering support while avoiding getting pulled into their negative environment.
It means approaching the situation carefully and respectfully, recognizing the seriousness of the task and the potential for harm.
How should we handle 'garments spotted by the flesh'?
We need to avoid being tainted by the sins or habits that affect those we are helping, focusing on spiritual purity while supporting others.
Is this verse about physically pulling someone out of a fire?
No, it's a metaphor for saving people from harmful situations or influences, similar to how one would rescue someone from danger.
Why is hating the garment mentioned in helping others?
It emphasizes the importance of not adopting the bad habits or behaviors of those we are trying to help, maintaining a clear separation between right and wrong.