Acts 14:18

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

二人说了这些话，仅仅地拦住众人不献祭与他们。

这是什么意思？

This verse describes Paul and Barnabas trying to stop the people of Lystra from sacrificing to them as if they were gods. They worked hard to convince the crowd that they are just humans, not deities.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing a game where everyone thinks you can do magic tricks because your friend helped you win before. But you know you can't really do magic and want to tell them it was just teamwork. That's what Paul and Barnabas did here; they tried hard to stop people from thinking they were magical beings.

历史背景

The book of Acts, written by Luke, describes the early days of Christianity. This event happened in Lystra around AD 47-50, where people from a polytheistic culture initially thought Paul and Barnabas were gods like Zeus and Hermes.

今日应用

In modern times, this could be about someone trying to debunk rumors or superstitions that others believe about them. For instance, if colleagues think you have some sort of mystical power at work due to your success, it's important to clarify the truth behind your achievements without being boastful.

主题

• faith
• worship
• identity
• false beliefs
• humanity
• apostleship

相关经文

• Exodus 20:3
• Matthew 4:10
• Acts 19:27
• Romans 1:25
• 1 Corinthians 8:5

常见问题

Why were people trying to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas?

People in Lystra thought they were gods because of miracles performed by them, which led the locals to attempt a religious ritual involving sacrifice.

How did Paul and Barnabas respond to this mistaken belief?

Paul and Barnabas worked hard to convince the crowd that they are mere humans, not gods. They discouraged any form of worship directed towards themselves.

What does this show about Paul's character?

This shows Paul's humility and his commitment to monotheism; he wanted people to understand that only God is worthy of such honor and sacrifice, not human beings.

How might this event have influenced the early church's teachings?

It reinforced the message that Jesus Christ alone is the savior. This event likely contributed to emphasizing the distinction between humans and divine figures in Christian teaching.