Turn the water into whine?
An anonymous Gen Zer has earned a significant following on TikTok after translating key passages from the Bible into the preferred parlance of today’s youth, leaving some readers debating the worthiness of the suddenly slang-ridden sacred texts.
The clever Christ follower, who declined to reveal their identity during an interview with The Post, has been raking in millions of views on posts entitled “The Gospel of Jesus Christ by Gen Z, as well as a “Gen Z guide to Jesus’ Crucifixion” — and they’re not going to let cries of heresy put a stop to their preaching.
“If you consider that slang is a legitimate form of communication, then this is just another translation effort,” insisted the invisible evangelizer, who goes by @gen.z.bible.stories on TikTok.
“When John the Baptist, who literally had no drip, baptized Jesus he said, ‘it’s giving savior of the world,’” one of the videos explained.
“Jesus goes around passing the vibe check everywhere. The religious leaders say, ‘this is major sus, okay wow.’ But tons of people said his teachings high key slapped,” the narration continued.
Jesus’ crucifixion was also referred to as a “glow up.”
The creator said simply, “I make these [because] I know the [New Testament] very well, people keep asking me to, and it’s fun for me to make them.”
Many app users have been praising the new interpretations, begging for further explanations.
“IS THERE A GEN Z BIBLE BOOK?!?!?!?!? I NEED IT,” demanded one person.
“Honestly, this is easier to understand than any other translation,” commented a believer.
“In Jesus’ name we vibe. Omg,” praised another.
The account’s storytelling has expanded to another well-known biblical chapter, Luke 1:26-38, which tells the story of the Virgin Mary.
In the 22-second-viral clip with 3.6 million views, a male narrates the Gen Z version of Mary becoming pregnant with Jesus Christ, titled “Annunciation.”
“Mary was a pick me girl for God and was simping for him in prayer,” the video unveiled. “The angel of Gabriel appeared to her and said ‘You’ve passed God’s vibe check and he wants you to be the mother of the main character, the son of the top G.”
The clip elaborates how Mary promised “my body count will always be 0,” but was told “this ain’t about cuffing season for the Holy Spirit will live rent free in you.”
While the videos may have provided clarity for younger readers who struggle to understand the Bible, the creator confessed to encountering believers who struggle with the sacred slang.
“The main question I get asked is from Christians, who wonder if it’s blasphemous. I wondered that to before I made the second video,” the TikToker said.
“I always try not to be disrespectful to the text or to stray from any accuracy.”
Overall, the TikTok account has been a hit — with believer and non-believer both.
“I’d definitely go to a Gen Z church,” joked one person. “I’d be looking forward to it every Sunday,”
“Is this appropriate to play for my youth group? ” questioned a youth pastor.
“I’m not even religious and I’m following,” wrote a non-believer. “I’m suddenly into the Bible.”
“Whatever it takes to get them to come to God,” one churchgoer said.
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