Acts 13:40

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

所以，你们务要小心，免得先知书上所说的临到你们。

这是什么意思？

This verse is a warning from Paul to the people in Antioch. He tells them to be careful so they don't suffer the consequences mentioned by the prophets in the past.

儿童解释

Imagine your friend is telling you, 'Be careful or something bad that happened before might happen again.' This is what Paul is saying to the people he's talking to. He wants them to learn from history and avoid making the same mistakes.

历史背景

This verse comes from the Book of Acts, written by Luke around 60-70 AD. It records Paul's speech during his first missionary journey in Antioch, warning the Jewish audience about their rejection of Jesus as the Messiah, similar to how they rejected previous prophets.

今日应用

In modern times, this could apply to a scenario where a manager warns employees about past failures within the company and urges them to avoid repeating those mistakes. The key is learning from historical examples to prevent future problems.

主题

• warning
• prophets
• history
• mistakes
• lessons learned
• consequences

相关经文

• Isaiah 48:21
• Jeremiah 6:16-17
• Ezekiel 3:17
• Luke 19:41-44
• Hebrews 10:25

常见问题

Who is speaking in Acts 13:40?

Paul, also known as Saul of Tarsus, is speaking to the people in Antioch during his first missionary journey.

What does Paul mean by 'which is spoken of in the prophets?'

Paul refers to the prophecies found throughout the Old Testament that warn against rejecting God's message and suffering consequences as a result.

How can this verse help us today?

This verse reminds us to heed warnings from history or wise counsel, learning from past mistakes to avoid future troubles in our lives or communities.

Are there any other verses that talk about heeding warnings?

Yes, many passages warn against ignoring God's messages, such as Isaiah 48:21 and Hebrews 10:25, both of which encourage learning from past examples.