Matthew 27:26

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Entonces les soltó á Barrabás: y habiendo azotado á Jesús, le entregó para ser crucificado.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse describes how Pontius Pilate freed Barabbas as requested by the crowd and then had Jesus whipped before handing him over for crucifixion. It highlights the unjust decision made against Jesus.

Explicado para niños

Imagine if you were playing a game, and your friend was picked to lose even though they didn't do anything wrong. That's kind of what happened here—Jesus was chosen to be punished instead of Barabbas because that’s what the crowd wanted.

Contexto histórico

The Gospel of Matthew was written by one of Jesus' disciples around 80-90 AD, primarily for a Jewish audience familiar with Old Testament prophecies and practices. This verse depicts events in Jerusalem during Passover when tensions were high between Romans and Jews.

Aplicación para hoy

In today's world, this can remind us to stand up for what is right even if it’s not popular. Think about times when you might need to choose fairness over peer pressure.

Temas

• justice
• sacrifice
• innocence
• betrayal
• crucifixion
• faithfulness

Versículos relacionados

• Mark 15:15
• Luke 23:24-25
• John 19:16
• Isaiah 53:7
• Acts 8:32

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Preguntas frecuentes

Why was Barabbas released instead of Jesus?

Pilate thought that releasing a criminal like Barabbas would appease the crowd, but it shows how people preferred a known criminal over an innocent man.

What does 'scourged' mean in this context?

Scourging involved whipping someone with a multi-thonged whip that had pieces of bone or metal attached. It was extremely painful and often led to severe injuries.

How do other Gospel accounts describe this event?

Other Gospels like Mark, Luke, and John also describe the scourging but provide slightly different details on Pilate's attempts to avoid Jesus' crucifixion.

What can we learn from the unjust treatment of Jesus?

We can learn about faithfulness even in unfair situations. Jesus showed great patience and forgiveness despite being treated unjustly, teaching us a powerful lesson in integrity and grace.