Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Na em i tok olsem, “Mi bin mekim sin. Dispela man mi givim long han bilong yupela, em i no bin mekim rong. Na yupela bai i kilim em i dai.” Tasol ol i bekim tok olsem, “Em i no samting bilong mipela. Em wari bilong yu tasol.”
What Does This Mean?
Judas Iscariot confesses to the chief priests that he has sinned by betraying Jesus, an innocent man. The priests respond indifferently, telling Judas to deal with his own guilt.
Explained for Children
Imagine you did something wrong and told your friend about it, but they just said, 'That's not our problem.' That's what happened here. Judas felt bad for betraying Jesus, but the people he talked to didn't care about his feelings or his mistake.
Historical Background
The Gospel of Matthew was written by one of Jesus' disciples around 80-90 AD. This verse is part of a narrative that describes the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and how Judas felt afterward, set in the context of Jewish religious leaders' opposition to Jesus.
Living It Out Today
When someone tells you they have made a mistake, listen and show empathy instead of dismissing their feelings. For example, if a coworker admits to making an error on a project, acknowledge it and work together to fix it rather than shirking responsibility.