John 19:19

Indonesian TL 1954 (Alkitab Terjemahan Lama)

Maka Pilatus pun menyuratkan suatu tulisan, dilekatkannya di kepala tiang kayu salib itu, tersurat demikian, "Yesus, orang Nazaret, Raja orang Yahudi."

Apa artinya?

This verse describes Pilate writing a sign and placing it on Jesus' cross, stating 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.' The message is clear: even as he's being crucified, Jesus is proclaimed as a king.

Penjelasan untuk anak-anak

Imagine if your teacher put up a big sign during your punishment that said you were the class president. That’s kind of what Pilate did here. He put a sign on the cross saying that Jesus was the King of the Jews even though Jesus was being punished.

Latar belakang sejarah

This verse is from the Gospel of John, written by one of Jesus' disciples around 90 AD. The audience would have been early Christians and those curious about the life of Jesus. Pilate’s sign was in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek to reach different groups of people.

Penerapan hari ini

In today's world, this verse can remind us to be bold about our beliefs even when it seems like we're facing tough times. Just as Pilate couldn't stop the message about Jesus being a king, we too can stand firm in what we believe is right.

Topik

• faith
• salvation
• redemption
• leadership
• perseverance
• sacrifice

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Pertanyaan umum

Why did Pilate write this sign?

Pilate wrote the sign to mock Jesus, but it ended up declaring his kingship. This was a powerful statement in the context of Roman rule over Judea.

What was the response from the Jews when they saw the sign?

The Jewish leaders were upset because the sign acknowledged Jesus as 'the King of the Jews,' which was their claim against him and something Pilate found amusing rather than serious.

What can we learn about courage from this verse?

We can see a lesson in being truthful even when it's difficult. Pilate’s sign, despite his intentions, helped to declare an important truth about Jesus.