They meant earthly dominion and fading glory; he chose the cross as the basis of his Kingdom. Without repentance and a second birth you cannot enjoy the welcome of Christ.
Wao walimaanisha ukuu wa kidunia na utukufu wa kupotea; yeye alichagua msalaba kuwa msingi wa ufalme wake. - Bila ungamo na kuzaliwa mara ya pili hutaweza hata wewe kufurahia karibisho la Kristo.