Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)
¡Ay de vosotros, escribas y Fariseos, hipócritas! porque limpiáis lo que está de fuera del vaso y del plato; mas de dentro están llenos de robo y de injusticia.
¿Qué significa esto?
Jesus is speaking to the scribes and Pharisees, calling them hypocrites because they only clean the outside of things, like cups or dishes, but inside they are full of bad behaviors like greed and excess.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you have a toy box. You keep it shiny on the outside by wiping it clean every day, but inside, your toys are all broken and messy because you don't take care of them properly. Jesus is saying that's what some people were doing - they looked good on the outside but weren't nice or honest inside.
Contexto histórico
This verse was written by Matthew, one of Jesus' disciples, around 80-90 AD. He wrote this for Jewish Christians and early followers of Jesus to understand the hypocrisy in their community leaders during a time when religious purity was highly valued.
Aplicación para hoy
In modern life, we might see people who always put on a perfect facade online or in public but act very differently behind closed doors, showing dishonesty or selfishness. This verse reminds us that true goodness comes from within and affects our daily actions.
The scribes were experts in Jewish law, while the Pharisees were a religious group known for strict adherence to rules. Jesus often criticized them for hypocrisy.
What does 'extortion' mean in this context?
'Extortion' here refers to using power or threats to take money from others unfairly, which was a common issue among some religious leaders of the time.
How can we avoid hypocrisy like those mentioned in Matthew 23:25?
To avoid hypocrisy, it's important to ensure that our actions and words align. We should work on being honest and ethical both privately and publicly.
Is this verse applicable only to religious people?
While the verse speaks directly to religious leaders, its message about hypocrisy can be applied universally; it encourages everyone to ensure their internal qualities match what they show externally.