John 16:9
Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Jesus speaking to his disciples about sin. He says that people commit sins because they don't believe in Him. The key message here is the connection between believing in Jesus and living without sin.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who doesn’t want to play with your favorite toy, even though it can make everyone happy. In this case, not playing with the toy (not believing in Jesus) makes people do things that aren't nice or good.
Historical Background
John's Gospel was written around 90-100 AD by John, one of Jesus' disciples. The audience were early Christians and those interested in understanding Jesus’ teachings more deeply. It reflects a time when the message of Jesus was spreading but also facing challenges from skepticism.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where someone refuses to accept help from a mentor because they don’t trust their advice. This mistrust can lead them to make poor decisions, much like how not believing in Jesus leads people astray according to this verse.