John 18:23

Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)

Chúa Giê-xu đáp: “Nếu Ta nói sai, xin anh cho biết chỗ sai. Còn Ta nói đúng, tại sao anh đánh Ta?”

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

In this verse from John 18:23, Jesus is defending himself against an unjust beating. He tells the one who has hit him that if what he said was evil, then there should be evidence of it; but if his words were good, why would he deserve to be struck?

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you're playing with your friends and someone hits you for no reason. You might say, 'If I did something wrong, tell me what it is! But if I didn't do anything bad, then why hit me?' That's kind of like what Jesus is saying here.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

This verse comes from the Gospel of John, written around 90-100 AD. The author was likely a disciple who wanted to show how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and teachings. It describes events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion in a Roman setting where trials were common.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

Consider a scenario where you're unfairly accused at work or school. Instead of reacting defensively, like Jesus, you could ask for specific evidence of what went wrong, showing both confidence and integrity.

Chủ đề

• justice
• integrity
• defending oneself
• non-violence
• truthfulness
• persecution

Các câu liên quan

• Matthew 5:39
• Luke 23:41-42
• 1 Peter 2:23
• Isaiah 50:6
• Proverbs 27:11

Sách nên đọc

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why did Jesus not retaliate when he was hit?

Jesus practiced non-violence and responded with a rhetorical question, showing that he believed his teachings were good. This demonstrates his commitment to peace even in difficult circumstances.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can use this principle by calmly asking for evidence when accused of wrongdoing and standing firm on the truth, even if it means facing unfair treatment.

What is the significance of Jesus' response to his accusers?

Jesus' response highlights his integrity and courage. It also serves as an example of how Christians should respond when falsely accused or mistreated.

How does this verse relate to other teachings about non-violence in the Bible?

This verse aligns with Jesus’ teaching on turning the other cheek, emphasizing peaceful responses and showing that true strength lies in enduring injustice without retaliating.