German
Ein Gesetzesgelehrter steht auf.
English translation
An expert in the law stands up.
German · Absolute Beginner
Der barmherzige Samariter
Adapted from The Good Samaritan
Jesus tells of a traveler who is helped by a Samaritan after others pass him by.
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Scene 1 · Absolute Beginner
Eine Frage zum ewigen Leben
A question about eternal life
German
Dieser Mann kennt das Gesetz sehr gut.
English translation
This man knows the law very well.
German
Er will Jesus prüfen.
English translation
He wants to test Jesus.
German
Er fragt: „Lehrer, wie kann ich für immer leben?“
English translation
He asks, “Teacher, how can I live forever?”
German
Jesus fragt den Mann nach dem Gesetz.
English translation
Jesus asks the man about the law.
German
Der Mann kennt die Antwort: Man soll Gott von ganzem Herzen lieben.
English translation
The man knows the answer: You should love God with all your heart.
German
Man soll auch seinen Nächsten lieben wie sich selbst.
English translation
You should also love your neighbor as yourself.
German
Jesus sagt: „Das ist richtig. Tu das. Dann wirst du leben.“
English translation
Jesus says, “That is right. Do this. Then you will live.”
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