2 Corinthians 11:15

Chinese Bible 1919 (Traditional) (文理和合譯本《新舊約全書》)

其役貌為義役、非大事也、其報必依其所行、○

这是什么意思？

This verse says that false teachers can pretend to be good and righteous just like true ministers, but their end will show who they really are based on what they do. The speaker is Paul warning his audience about these deceivers.

儿童解释

Imagine if someone pretended to be a nice friend but secretly wanted to trick you. This verse says that even though some people might pretend to be good like Jesus, we can find out who they really are by looking at what they do in the end.

历史背景

This letter was written by Paul to the church in Corinth around 53-57 AD. He wrote it to address issues and conflicts within the community, warning them about false teachings that were spreading among believers.

今日应用

In today's world, this verse reminds us to be cautious of people who seem overly righteous but don't follow through with good actions. For example, someone might talk a lot about doing charity work but never actually helps others in need.

主题

• deception
• false teaching
• end times
• hypocrisy
• judgment
• righteousness

相关经文

• Matthew 7:15
• Revelation 2:2
• Galatians 1:8-9
• 1 John 4:1
• Ezekiel 13:6

常见问题

How can we identify false ministers or prophets?

To spot false ministers, look for a discrepancy between what they preach and how they live. False teachers often prioritize their own interests and lack the fruit of genuine righteousness.

What does it mean that 'the end shall be according to their works'?

This means that ultimately, a person's true character will be revealed through their actions. Good deeds or bad deeds will lead to different outcomes in judgment.

Why did Paul warn the Corinthians about false ministers?

Paul warned them because he cared for their spiritual well-being and wanted to protect them from being misled by those who falsely represented Christ's teachings.

Is it always easy to tell if someone is a false minister or not?

No, it can be challenging as some false ministers are skilled at deception. However, over time and through their actions, the truth usually comes out.