John 7:19
Tashelhayt Morocco 1998 (Tashelhayt Arabic Script Morocco) (اغاراس ن-تودرت - ءينجيل لّماسيح - لعهد لّجديد لّي-يسكر ربّي غ-گراس د-بنادم)
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from John's Gospel, Jesus is speaking to the Jewish leaders who are plotting against him. He points out their hypocrisy by asking why they seek to kill him when they themselves do not keep the law given by Moses.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your parents gave you rules but then broke them all the time and still got mad at you for breaking those same rules. That's what Jesus is saying here: the leaders are like that, and he wonders why they want to hurt him when they don't follow their own laws.
Historical Background
The Gospel of John was written by one of Jesus' disciples around AD 90-100 for a community facing increasing persecution. The audience included both Jewish and Gentile believers in Jesus, reflecting the complex cultural and religious setting of early Christianity.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where someone gives you advice but then doesn’t follow it themselves. It can be frustrating and hypocritical. This verse reminds us to walk our talk and not judge others based on what we don't do ourselves.