2 Corinthians 1:18

Chinese Bible 1941 (Traditional) (亨理－鄭壽麟《國語新舊庫譯本－新約全書》)

神卻是信實的，叫我們對你們的話並沒有是而又非的。

这是什么意思？

In this verse from 2 Corinthians, Paul affirms that God is faithful and his message to the Corinthians was sincere and not mixed with doubt or hesitation. He emphasizes the consistency of his teachings.

儿童解释

Imagine you promise your friend you'll come over to play tomorrow. When you do show up, it shows you were honest and true about what you said, just like how Paul says God is always true when he talks about things.

历史背景

The verse was written by the Apostle Paul around 53-56 AD in his letter to the church at Corinth. He wrote this to reassure them of his consistency and faithfulness, given their doubts about his teachings and integrity.

今日应用

When making commitments or promises today, consider how you can be consistently true to your word like God is, ensuring others see that they can rely on what you say.

主题

• faithfulness
• consistency
• honesty
• God's character
• trustworthiness
• commitment

相关经文

• Numbers 23:19
• Titus 1:2
• Ephesians 4:25
• James 5:12
• Psalm 145:18

常见问题

What does Paul mean by 'God is true'?

Paul means that God's promises and words are reliable and always truthful, emphasizing the dependability of divine communication.

Why was it necessary for Paul to affirm his consistency with the Corinthians?

The Corinthian church had doubts about Paul’s teachings, so he needed to reassure them that his message has been consistent and trustworthy from the start.

How can we apply 2 Corinthians 1:18 in our daily lives?

We can strive to be honest and consistent in our words and actions, just as God is true in all He says and does.

Are there other Bible verses that talk about the importance of truthfulness?

Yes, many passages discuss this, including Numbers 23:19 where it's stated that 'God is not human, that he should lie, or a mortal, that he should change his mind.'