Luke 23:38

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt, Bản Dịch 2011)

Phía trên đầu Ngài có một tấm bảng ghi, “Người này là Vua dân Do-thái.”

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse describes a sign placed above Jesus on the cross, written in three languages—Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. The sign reads 'THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS'. It was meant to mock him but also declared his kingship.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine if someone wrote a big sign that said you were the king of your school, even though they didn't really mean it. That's what happened here. They put up a sign above Jesus saying he was the King of the Jews, but they did it to make fun of him.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

This verse is from Luke’s Gospel, written around AD 60-80 by Luke, who was a historian and physician. The audience would have been early Christians, including Gentiles. It reflects a time when the Roman Empire controlled Jerusalem, and crucifixion was used as a form of public execution.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In today's world, we can apply this verse to situations where truth is revealed despite attempts at mockery or misrepresentation. For example, if someone tries to belittle your leadership role in a project but ends up highlighting it unintentionally.

Chủ đề

• faith
• mockery
• leadership
• truth
• salvation
• redemption

Các câu liên quan

• Matthew 27:37
• Mark 15:26
• John 19:19
• Psalm 2:6
• Isaiah 45:1

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why did they write the sign in three languages?

The sign was written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew to ensure that everyone could read it. This included Roman officials, locals, and visitors from different regions.

Was the sign intended as a mockery or a truthful statement?

It was primarily meant as a form of mockery by the Romans who crucified Jesus. However, it inadvertently declared his true kingship over Israel.

How does this verse relate to Christ's mission?

This sign highlights how even in moments of seeming defeat and ridicule, God's truth is proclaimed. It shows that Jesus was indeed the King foretold by prophets, fulfilling his divine role.

What can we learn from this verse about standing up for our beliefs?

This verse teaches us to remain steadfast in our faith and convictions even when faced with opposition or mockery. It shows that truth will ultimately prevail.