Pagkakatawang-tao
I had my first Filipino lesson with Len this afternoon. It was fun! She quickly caught on to my learning goals. We got to know each other better and planned how we will do our lessons.
I took Filipino lessons when I went to live in the Philippines from 1997 to 1999. This is a shortened and updated version of my Tagalog graduation speech. Of course I did not write this in Filipino on my own. Version #1 (1997) was edited by my language teacher, kuya Roel. Version #2 (2025) is translated by Google Translate with some of my own edits.
Ang sabi ng Bibliya, “At ang Salita ay nagkatawang-tao at tumahan sa gitna natin.” (Juan 1:14)
The Bible says, “And the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” (John 1:14)
Nang gusto ng Diyos na makipag-usap sa atin, Siya ay naging tao tulad natin. Siya ay naging tao upang makasama natin upang Siya ay ating makita at makilala.
When God wanted to talk to us, He became flesh (a human being) like us. He became flesh to be with us so that we could see and know Him.
Habang nabubuhay si Jesus sa piling natin, sinabi niya sa atin ang Kanyang mga salita ng buhay. Ang Kanyang buhay ay naging tao ng Kanyang mga salita, at ang Kanyang mga salita ay nagpapaliwanag ng Kanyang buhay.
While Jesus lived among us, he spoke His words of life to us. His life fleshed out His words, and His words explained His life.
Kung nais kong makasama kayo, hindi sapat na manirahan lang ako sa iyong bansa. Kailangan kong makinig, maunawaan, at magsalita ng wika ng inyong mga puso.
If I want to be one with you, it is not enough to just live in your country. I need to listen, to understand and to speak the language of your hearts.
Isinalin ng Diyos ang Kanyang pag-ibig sa akin sa salita at sa buhay. Dahil doon gusto kong matuto ng Filipino upang maisalin ko ang pagmamahal ni Hesus sa salita at sa buhay para sa aking mga kaibigang Pilipino.
God has translated His love to me in word and in life. For that reason I want to learn Filipino so that I can translate Jesus’ love in word and in life for my Filipino friends.