Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så spurte Pilatus folket: «Hvem av disse to vil dere at jeg skal løslate?» De ropte: «Barabbas!» Pilatus svarte: «Hva skal jeg da gjøre med Jesus?» Alle ropte tilbake: «Korsfest Ham!» Men Pilatus ropte tilbake: «Hvorfor? Hva ondt har Han gjort?» Men de ropte bare enda mer: «Korsfest Ham!»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Matthew's Gospel, Pilate asks the crowd which prisoner they want him to release - Jesus or Barabbas. The people choose Barabbas over Jesus.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have two toys and your friend has to pick one to keep. In this story, Pilate is like that friend who had to let go of one person and the crowd picked the wrong toy (Barabbas) instead of the right one (Jesus).
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this account in the first century AD for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. The setting was Jerusalem during Passover, where Roman governor Pilate offers a prisoner release to appease the crowd.
Living It Out Today
This verse reminds us that sometimes we choose wrong over right when faced with difficult decisions. Think about a time you had to make a tough choice and how it turned out.