“Bakın, ey sizler, hor görenler, şaşın ve helâk olun; Çünkü sizin günlerinizde ben bir iş işliyorum, Bir iş ki, size biri beyan etse, hiç inanmazsınız.”
Bu ne anlama geliyor?
This verse says that those who ignore the message will eventually realize their mistake and suffer because they won't believe in the work God is doing among them, even when someone tells them about it clearly.
Çocuklar için açıklama
Imagine you have a friend telling you there's something amazing happening, but you don’t listen. Later, you'll be surprised to see that incredible thing, but by then, you might not believe it even if your friend shows you directly.
Tarihsel arka plan
This verse is from the Book of Acts, written by Luke around the year 60 AD. It was addressed to Jewish audiences who were skeptical about Jesus' teachings and the message brought by Paul during his missionary journeys.
Bugün için uygulama
Consider a scenario where an employee ignores their manager's advice about upcoming changes in the company. When those changes happen, they might be surprised but still refuse to believe it despite clear evidence.
Paul, quoting Habakkuk 1:5, speaks these words during his sermon to the Jews in Pisidian Antioch. He warns them about ignoring God's message.
What does 'perish' mean in this context?
'Perish' here refers to spiritual loss and consequence of rejecting God’s work, emphasizing the severe outcome for those who refuse to believe.
How can we avoid being 'despisers' as mentioned in Acts 13:41?
To avoid being despisers, one should actively listen and seek understanding of God's message through regular study of the Bible and openness to spiritual guidance.
What does Paul mean by 'work' in this verse?
'Work' refers to the divine activity of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ. It indicates that a significant act is taking place that should not be ignored.