John 19:23
Japanese ERV (訳 ー 読みやすい聖書 ー(新約聖書))
この聖句の意味
This verse describes the Roman soldiers dividing Jesus' clothes into four parts after they crucified him, but his seamless coat was not divided because it would have been ruined.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your friends found a really nice blanket at the playground. Each of you wanted to take home a part of the blanket, but there was one special piece that couldn't be torn without ruining it. So instead of tearing it up, they decided not to divide this special piece.
歴史的背景
The Gospel of John was written by John, an apostle and disciple of Jesus, around 90-100 AD. It is addressed to the early Christian communities who needed a record of Jesus' life and teachings in light of growing opposition and persecution.
今日への適用
In modern scenarios, this verse can remind us to value integrity over division, especially when dealing with matters that are precious or sacred to us. For example, when discussing faith within a family, it's important to respect each other’s beliefs rather than trying to divide or change them forcefully.