En toen zij Hem bespot hadden, deden zij Hem den mantel af, en deden Hem Zijn klederen aan, en leidden Hem heen om te kruisigen.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse describes the soldiers taking Jesus' robe off after they mocked him and putting his own clothes back on before leading him to crucifixion. It shows how they treated Jesus with cruelty despite knowing he was innocent.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if your friends took away your favorite shirt, made fun of you, then gave it back just before sending you home crying. That's kind of like what happened to Jesus in this story, but much worse because he was going to be crucified.
Historische achtergrond
Matthew wrote this gospel around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting involves Roman soldiers mocking and abusing a prisoner they knew was innocent according to their own trial findings.
Toepassing voor vandaag
This story reminds us not to mock or abuse others, especially when we know it's wrong. For example, if you see someone being bullied in school, stand up for them instead of joining in the teasing.