John 8:34
Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jesus tells the people that anyone who keeps doing bad things is a slave to those bad habits. He says it twice for emphasis and makes clear that sin controls such a person.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite candy and every time you eat it, you feel good but also know it’s not healthy. Jesus is saying if you keep eating the candy even though you know it's bad for you, then that candy has control over you. That's what sin does to people.
Historical Background
John wrote this gospel in the late first century AD. He was writing primarily to early Christians who needed encouragement and teaching about Jesus' teachings. This verse comes from a discussion between Jesus and some religious leaders of his time.
Living It Out Today
Consider someone struggling with smoking addiction. They know it's harmful but continue because they feel trapped by their habit, just as the verse suggests that sin controls those who commit it repeatedly.