Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)
Những người này ngồi dự tiệc yêu thương với anh chị em trong Hội Thánh, như một vết nhơ giữa anh chị em, chỉ lo đùa giỡn cười cợt và ăn cho đầy bụng, chứ chẳng để ý gì đến người khác. Bọn họ cũng như đám mây bạt theo chiều gió không thể đổ mưa, hứa hẹn nhiều mà đem lại chẳng bao nhiêu, như cây ăn trái mà đến mùa lại không ra trái. Họ chẳng những hư vong, mà còn chết tới hai lần, đã bật rễ mất gốc, lại còn bị thiêu đốt.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
In Jude 1:12, the writer describes certain people who attend charity events but only care about themselves and not others. He compares them to clouds without rain or trees that have lost their fruit, emphasizing how they are empty and unproductive.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you're at a birthday party where everyone is sharing food and being nice. But there's someone who only thinks about eating cake and doesn't care if anyone else gets enough. Jude says these people are like clouds that never make rain or trees with no fruit - they just don’t help others in any way.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Jude, the brother of James and a relative of Jesus, wrote this letter around AD 65-80 to early Christians who were facing false teachers. Jude warns his readers about those who exploit charitable events for personal gain without giving back or showing care for others.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, imagine attending a community fundraiser where some people are only interested in the free food and entertainment but don't contribute financially or volunteer their time to help others. This verse reminds us to be mindful of our intentions when participating in group activities.
The writer, Jude, is addressing his readers about certain problematic individuals who attend charity feasts.
What are the metaphors used in this verse?
Jude uses several metaphors such as clouds without water and trees with no fruit to describe people who are empty and unproductive in their faith.
How does this relate to today's society?
This can be applied to situations where individuals exploit communal efforts for personal gain, like community fundraisers or volunteer events, without contributing positively.
What should Christians do in response to such people?
Christians are encouraged to recognize and avoid being misled by these individuals while focusing on genuinely serving others with their faith actions.