John 18:38
German Interlinear 1979 (Interlinearübersetzung)
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse from John's Gospel, Pilate asks Jesus what truth is after their conversation. Then he goes out to the Jewish leaders and says he found no fault in Jesus. This shows Pilate's struggle with understanding deeper truths and his acknowledgment of Jesus' innocence.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and someone asks, 'What does it mean to really find someone?' That's kind of what Pilate is asking about truth. Then he tells the others that he didn't find anything wrong with Jesus, like saying, 'I couldn’t catch him at all in this game.'
Historischer Hintergrund
This verse was written by John around 90 AD, aimed primarily at early Christian communities to affirm their belief in Jesus as the Son of God. The story is set during Passover when Jerusalem would have been crowded with pilgrims and tensions were high between Roman authorities and Jewish leaders.
Anwendung für heute
In a modern context, this can apply to situations where you're questioning what's truly important or real, like figuring out if something on social media is true. Pilate’s question echoes the search for truth in our complex world, reminding us to seek genuine answers beyond surface-level facts.