Acts 15:36

Afrikaans Bible (ABA) 2007 (Bybel vir almal)

Ná 'n tyd het Paulus vir Barnabas gesê: “Kom ons gaan terug om te kyk hoe dit met die gelowiges gaan in elke stad waar ons die boodskap van die Here gebring het.”

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from the book of Acts, Paul suggests to Barnabas that they should revisit the cities where they previously preached about Jesus. They want to check on how the new believers are doing and support them.

Explained for Children

Imagine you planted seeds in different gardens. After some time, you might want to go back and see if the plants are growing well and if they need any help. That's what Paul is suggesting to Barnabas—they want to check on their 'gardens' of new believers.

Historical Background

This verse was written by Luke in the book of Acts around the mid-50s AD. It describes a time when early Christian missionaries, like Paul and Barnabas, were traveling extensively to spread the message about Jesus across different cities and regions, often revisiting these communities to strengthen their faith.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can apply this idea by staying connected with friends or community members who are going through significant changes in their lives. Just as Paul wanted to revisit his churches, we can check up on people periodically to offer support or encouragement.

Topics

• faith
• missionary work
• church growth
• leadership
• encouragement
• community building

Related Verses

• Acts 18:23
• Galatians 4:19-20
• Romans 15:24
• Philippians 2:19-24
• Titus 3:12

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Paul want to revisit the cities?

Paul wanted to revisit these cities to check on the believers and offer them continued support, much like a gardener would tend to his plants.

What does this verse tell us about early church leadership?

This verse shows that early Christian leaders were actively involved in following up with new communities they established, ensuring their growth and well-being.

Can you give an example of how this verse applies today?

Today, this could apply to a leader checking in on members of a community group or church to offer support or encouragement as needed.

How does Acts 15:36 relate to modern missionary work?

Acts 15:36 reflects the importance of follow-up visits and ongoing support in missionary efforts, which is still relevant for today's mission workers.