Spanish NVIS (La Santa Biblia, Nueva Versión Internacional Simplificada)
Por tanto, es preciso que se una a nosotros un testigo de la resurrección. Debe ser uno de los que nos acompañaban todo el tiempo que el Señor Jesús vivió entre nosotros. Es decir, desde que Juan lo bautizó hasta el día en que Jesús fue llevado de entre nosotros».
¿Qué significa esto?
This verse is about choosing a replacement for Judas among the disciples who were with Jesus from the beginning of His ministry to the end. The speaker is likely one of the apostles, emphasizing that the candidate should have been consistently present during Jesus' time.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you're picking someone to join your group of friends for a big adventure. You want someone who was always there with you from the start and never missed any part of it. That's what they were looking for here, but instead of an adventure, it was about following Jesus.
Contexto histórico
Acts 1:21 is written by Luke, likely in the mid-50s AD. The audience includes both Jewish and Gentile Christians who would have been familiar with the disciples' journey with Jesus. It reflects a time when maintaining continuity among the apostles was crucial for spreading the gospel.
Aplicación para hoy
In modern times, this can apply to choosing leaders or team members in organizations where consistency and commitment are valued. For example, a church might prefer someone who has been actively involved over several years when selecting a new board member.