John 8:59

Arabic 1978 (APD) (Kitaab al Vahd aj Jadid 1978)

Wa hum rafavu ḥujaar vashaan yarmuuhu beeha. Laakin Yasuuv dassa nafsu, wa masha min al heekal.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is in the temple and His opponents try to stone Him. But He escapes by passing through them unnoticed. It shows how Jesus can control dangerous situations.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends, and no matter where they look, they just can't find you. That's kind of what happened here: when people tried to hurt Jesus, He disappeared right in front of them!

Historical Background

The Gospel of John was written around the end of the first century AD by John the Apostle. It describes events from Jesus' life, focusing on His teachings and miracles. This scene takes place in Jerusalem's temple where Jewish leaders often confronted Jesus.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, if someone is being bullied or threatened, they can remember this verse to find ways to safely remove themselves from the situation instead of confronting it directly.

Topics

• salvation
• faith
• hope
• protection
• miracles
• conflict resolution

Related Verses

• Psalm 91:4
• Matthew 8:28-34
• Mark 5:1-16
• Luke 4:28-30
• John 7:30

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did people want to stone Jesus?

People wanted to stone Jesus because they felt He was speaking against their religious traditions and challenging their authority.

How can we apply this verse in our daily life?

We can use the wisdom from this verse by learning to avoid dangerous situations when possible, rather than confronting them directly.

What does Jesus' ability to hide mean spiritually?

Spiritually, it means that God has the power to protect His followers and provide ways of escape in times of danger or persecution.

Can we find similar stories where Jesus escapes from danger?

Yes, there are other instances such as Luke 4:28-30 where people tried to throw Jesus off a cliff but He slipped away.