John 13:21

Amharic Tigrinya (መፅሓፍ ቅዱስ) No Year

ኢየሱስ እዙይ ምስ በለ፥ ብመንፈሱ ሓዚኑ “ሓደ ኻባኻትኩም ከም ዘትሕዘኒ፥ ብሓቂ ብሓቂ እብለኩም ኣለኹ” በለ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that one of them will betray him. He says it with a troubled spirit, emphasizing the gravity and certainty of what he is saying.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a group of friends, and suddenly you realize that one of your best friends might not be as friendly as they seem. Jesus felt something like this when he told his disciples that someone among them would betray him, even though it made him feel sad and worried.

Historical Background

The Gospel of John was written around the end of the first century by the Apostle John, one of Jesus' closest followers. This part of the story is set during Passover in Jerusalem, where Jesus gathers with his disciples for the Last Supper before his arrest and crucifixion.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse can remind us that even among our close friends or colleagues, there might be someone who betrays trust. It's a call to be cautious but also not to lose faith in human nature, as Jesus trusted all his disciples despite knowing one would betray him.

Topics

• betrayal
• trust
• sacrifice
• faithfulness
• discipleship
• prophesy

Related Verses

• Matthew 26:21
• Mark 14:18
• Luke 22:21
• Psalm 41:9
• Zechariah 13:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus say 'verily, verily'?

Jesus uses the phrase 'verily, verily' (or 'truly, truly') to emphasize the importance and truthfulness of what he is about to say. It's like saying 'I really mean this!'

How did Jesus know that one of his disciples would betray him?

Jesus had divine knowledge and insight into human nature and future events, which allowed him to foresee the betrayal by Judas Iscariot.

What can we learn from Jesus' reaction when he said this?

We can see that even someone as confident as Jesus could feel troubled. This teaches us about the human emotions of worry and sadness, even in moments of truth and certainty.

How does betrayal relate to the larger themes of John's Gospel?

Betrayal is part of a broader theme of love and sacrifice in John's Gospel. Jesus' knowledge and acceptance of betrayal highlight his selfless love and mission, which leads to the ultimate act of sacrificial love on the cross.