Revelation 11:18

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

外邦发怒，你的忿怒也临到了； 审判死人的时候也到了。 你的仆人众先知和众圣徒， 凡敬畏你名的人， 连大带小得赏赐的时候也到了。 你败坏那些败坏世界之人的时候也就到了。

这是什么意思？

This verse describes a time when God will judge the dead and reward those who have been faithful to Him, including prophets and saints. It also mentions that God's wrath is coming against those who destroy the earth.

儿童解释

Imagine a big game where everyone gets judged fairly for how they played. In this case, God is judging all the people who have lived and died, giving rewards to those who were kind and brave like the prophets, and punishing those who did bad things to our world.

历史背景

This verse comes from the Book of Revelation, written by John around 96 AD. It was addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor, offering them hope and warning against oppression and false teachings prevalent during that time.

今日应用

In today's context, this verse encourages people to live with integrity and faithfulness, knowing that actions have consequences and that a day of reckoning is coming for all. It provides comfort to those who face injustice or suffer for their beliefs, reminding them of God’s justice.

主题

• judgment
• rewards
• faithfulness
• saints
• wrath
• prophets

相关经文

• Psalms 96:13
• Isaiah 25:8
• Daniel 7:10
• Matthew 16:27
• Acts 24:25

常见问题

Who is speaking in Revelation 11:18?

The speaker is not explicitly named, but it's often understood as a response from the heavenly chorus to God's actions described earlier in the chapter.

What does 'thy wrath is come' mean in this context?

It means that the time has arrived for God’s anger against evil and injustice to be fully expressed, bringing about judgment on those who have done wrong.

How can this verse apply to daily life?

This verse encourages believers to live faithfully and justly, knowing they will receive rewards in the end and that their actions are part of a greater divine plan.

What is meant by 'destroy them which destroy the earth'?

It refers to God's judgment on those who harm or misuse the Earth, suggesting there will be consequences for environmental destruction and neglect.