John 20:15

Spanish Version Is Called = Free Bible Version or (Versión Biblia Libre = VBL) - Public Domain - http://www.freebibleversion.org/ - Copyright © 2018 Jonathan Gallagher y Shelly Barrios de Avila

“¿Por qué estás llorando?” le preguntó él. “¿A quién estás buscando?” Creyendo que era el jardinero, ella le dijo: “Señor, si te lo has llevado, dime dónde lo has puesto para yo ir a buscarlo.”

¿Qué significa esto?

Jesus asks Mary why she is crying and whom she is looking for. She thinks he's the gardener and asks where they put Jesus' body so she can take it away.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you lost your favorite toy and are really sad. Someone asks what’s wrong, but you think they’re just a friend who might know about your toy. You tell them if you took the toy, could you please give it back? That's like Mary looking for Jesus after he died.

Contexto histórico

The Gospel of John was written by the disciple John around AD 90-100. It was intended for a wide audience but especially for those in the early Christian communities who needed to understand and believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

Aplicación para hoy

Imagine finding hope when you least expect it, like Mary did when she thought Jesus was just a gardener. In life, unexpected encounters can bring us comfort and guidance when we're at our lowest points.

Temas

• resurrection
• faith
• hope
• encounter
• grief
• comfort

Versículos relacionados

• Genesis 3:23
• Luke 24:1-7
• Mark 16:9
• Matthew 28:5-6
• John 11:25

Preguntas frecuentes

Why did Mary think Jesus was a gardener?

Mary was grieving and expecting to see someone else, so she mistook Jesus for a gardener, showing her deep focus on finding Jesus' body.

What does this verse teach about faith?

It shows how faith can be strengthened when we least expect it, as Mary's encounter with Jesus transformed her sorrow into joy and understanding.

How can this story comfort someone who is grieving?

This story reminds us that even in our darkest moments of grief, unexpected encounters or revelations (like Mary's) can bring solace and a new perspective on loss.

What does it mean to seek Jesus in times of sorrow?

Seeking Jesus in times of sorrow means looking for his presence and guidance when we feel lost, much like Mary was searching for answers about Jesus' body.