2 Corinthians 5:4

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Bởi chưng chúng ta ở trong nhà tạm nầy, than thở dưới gánh nặng, vì chúng ta không cầu cho bị lột trần, song cầu cho được mặc lại, để sự gì hay chết trong chúng ta bị sự sống nuốt đi.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

In this verse from 2 Corinthians 5:4, Paul speaks about how people in their earthly bodies (tabernacles) feel burdened and long for the glory of eternal life. They don't want to die but rather be transformed into immortal beings where mortality is overshadowed by everlasting life.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you have an old backpack that gets heavy as you walk, but you're excited because soon you'll get a new, super-lightweight backpack! That's like what Paul is saying. We want to swap our mortal bodies for eternal ones, not just throw them away!

Bối cảnh lịch sử

Paul wrote this letter around 53-57 AD from Corinth or Ephesus to the church in Corinth. The audience was a mixed community of Jewish and Gentile Christians facing difficulties, including false teachers spreading doubts about Paul's authority.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

This verse can be applied today when someone is going through a tough time and feels weighed down by their circumstances. It reminds them that while life might feel heavy now, there is hope for eternal transformation and peace waiting ahead.

Chủ đề

• hope
• eternal life
• transformation
• burden
• salvation
• resurrection

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• Romans 8:18-25
• Philippians 3:7-14
• Isaiah 65:17
• Psalm 16:9-11
• John 11:25-26

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why does Paul use the term 'tabernacle' for human bodies?

Paul uses 'tabernacle,' or temporary dwelling, to describe our earthly bodies because they are temporary and meant to be replaced with immortal bodies in the future.

What is the significance of mortality being 'swallowed up by life'?

This phrase emphasizes that mortal existence will eventually give way to eternal, immortal life, highlighting a transformation from temporal to everlasting life.

How does this verse relate to current struggles in life?

It reminds believers that earthly burdens and hardships are temporary and can be overshadowed by the hope of eternal glory and resurrection.

Can you explain the concept of 'clothed upon' here?

'Clothed upon' refers to being given a new, immortal body at the time of transformation or resurrection, symbolizing a change from mortality to immortality.