John 16:26

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

በዚያን ቀን በስሜ ትለምናላችሁ፤ እኔም ስለ እናንተ አብን እንድለምን የምላችሁ አይደለሁም፤

What Does This Mean?

Jesus says that in the future, you can ask God for things using Jesus' name. He also tells them he won't need to pray for them because they will have direct access through his name.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're asking your parents for a toy but you don’t know how. Your big brother says, 'You can just say my name and ask.' That’s what Jesus is telling us—when we want something from God, we can use His name to help us ask.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the Gospel of John, written by one of Jesus' disciples around 90 AD. It was addressed to early Christians who were facing increasing persecution and needed reassurance about their relationship with God through Jesus.

Living It Out Today

If you're feeling alone or uncertain in a difficult situation at school or work, remember that you can pray directly to God using Jesus' name. This verse reminds us of the personal connection we have with God.

Topics

• prayer
• faith
• salvation
• hope
• forgiveness
• Jesus

Related Verses

• John 14:13-14
• Ephesians 5:20
• Colossians 3:17
• Philippians 4:6
• 1 Timothy 2:5

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in this verse?

Jesus is speaking, addressing His disciples before his crucifixion.

What does it mean to ask in Jesus' name?

It means that when you pray, you trust and rely on the authority of Jesus Christ and believe He will answer your prayers according to His will.

Why doesn't Jesus need to pray for them anymore?

Because they have access to God through Jesus’ name. This indicates a direct relationship between believers and God facilitated by Jesus' intercession.

How can this verse help me in my faith journey?

It encourages you to pray directly to God, trusting that your prayers are heard because of the power and authority of Jesus' name.