2 Timothy 4:18
Baoule Bible 1996 (Kuo :Dele')
:Yee': Gwlor: baa'-a mu-eh: no 'kulu-deh se 'beh-dih: eh 'ye 'on bo yi, 'de or 'ye 'de or 'bli yai' 'on kpa: pehleh'peh:,: dha or: korn-a wlu 'ken. Dhih-a' 'i 'beh-a' 'do or bo,: ka ti-a mu-a 'dlu-': tehn klehkpeh klehkpeh. 'Ka-: eh 'ye: ne.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that God will protect the speaker from doing bad things and keep him safe until he reaches heaven. The speaker is Paul, who was writing to Timothy. He also gives thanks to God for this promise.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a big game of hide-and-seek with your friends, but there's a big, scary monster hiding too. This verse tells us that God will keep us safe from the monster and help us win the game so we can be with Him forever. And at the end, everyone cheers for God!
Historical Background
This verse is part of the second letter Paul wrote to Timothy around 67 AD while he was in prison. Timothy was his young protégé, and this letter provides encouragement and guidance.
Living It Out Today
When facing difficult situations at work or school, remember that God can help you make good choices and protect you from harm. Like a guardian angel, He watches over us all the time.
Topics
protectionhopefaithfulnessdeliverancesalvationheavenly kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in this verse?
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ and a key figure in early Christianity, wrote this letter to his young friend Timothy.
What does it mean to be delivered from evil work?
Being delivered from evil means God will help us avoid sinful actions and protect us from doing things that go against His will.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can trust in God's protection, make good choices, and seek to live in a way that honors Him every day.
What does it mean by 'heavenly kingdom' in the verse?
'Heavenly kingdom' refers to God’s eternal realm where believers will spend eternity with Him after they leave this world.