Mark 15:32
Japanese 2017 (バイブル: 新約聖書)
この聖句の意味
This verse describes people mocking Jesus on the cross by asking him to prove he is the King of Israel by coming down from the cross. They and even those being crucified with him are insulting him.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if you were playing a game and someone told you, 'If you're as good at this game as you say, then show us how well you can play right now!' That's kind of what's happening here. The people around Jesus are saying he should prove who he says he is by doing something amazing.
歴史的背景
The Gospel of Mark was written in the late first century AD by John Mark, a companion of Peter and Paul. This passage describes the crucifixion scene where Jewish leaders and even criminals being executed alongside Jesus mock him. The audience would have been early Christians facing persecution and doubt.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse can be applied when someone faces ridicule for their beliefs. For instance, if a student is bullied at school because they stand up against cheating, they might feel like the people around them are mocking their values just as Jesus was mocked on the cross.