John 16:21

Chinese Bible CSBS (Simplified) - (中文标准译本)

妇人生产的时候会有忧虑，因为她的时候到了；但是生了孩子以后，她就因着有人出生到世上的喜乐，而不再记住那痛苦了。

这是什么意思？

In John 16:21, Jesus explains that a woman in labor experiences pain but forgets the anguish once the child is born due to the joy of having a new life. The key message here is about enduring temporary suffering for a greater joy.

儿童解释

Imagine you're building a big Lego castle and it's really hard, but after all that work, when it's finally done, you feel so happy that you forget how tough it was to build it! Jesus uses this idea to explain something important about life.

历史背景

This verse is from the Gospel of John, written by John around AD 90. It's part of a longer speech where Jesus prepares his disciples for what’s to come after he leaves them. The audience includes both early Christians and later believers looking for hope in difficult times.

今日应用

Consider someone who has been going through a tough time at work, facing layoffs or intense pressure. After the ordeal ends with a new job offer, they might feel immense relief and joy, forgetting the earlier hardships.

主题

• joy
• suffering
• hope
• childbirth
• new beginnings
• endurance

相关经文

• Psalm 139:13
• Jeremiah 20:17-18
• Galatians 4:19
• John 16:22
• Romans 5:3-5

常见问题

What is the main metaphor Jesus uses here?

Jesus compares enduring temporary suffering with childbirth, where the joy after birth overshadows the labor pains.

How does this verse relate to Christian hope?

It teaches that while Christians may face hardships now, there is a greater joy and new life awaiting them, symbolizing the ultimate hope in Jesus' promise.

Why would Jesus use childbirth as an analogy?

Jesus uses this because it's a universally understood experience of intense suffering followed by immense joy and new life, which parallels spiritual experiences for believers.

What can we learn about endurance from this verse?

We learn that enduring current challenges with faith can lead to greater joys later, much like the mother who endures labor to welcome her child into the world.