Acts 18:12

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Lúc Ga-li-ôn đang làm quan trấn thủ xứ A-chai, người Giu-đa đồng lòng nổi lên nghịch cùng Phao-lô và kéo người đến tòa án,

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse tells us that when Gallio was the leader of Achaia, Jewish people united to bring Paul before him in court. They were trying to make a case against Paul.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine if your classmates all decided together to tell on you for something small to the teacher. That's what happened here: some people got together and tried to get Paul into trouble with the big boss of their town.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

The book of Acts was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. It tells us about early Christian mission efforts. This event took place in Corinth, where there were many Jews and Greeks living together under Roman rule.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

This verse can remind us of how we handle accusations or misunderstandings from others today. Just like Paul, when someone is falsely accused, it’s important to seek justice and truth calmly and with faith.

Chủ đề

• justice
• persecution
• faithfulness
• leadership
• community
• accusation

Các câu liên quan

• John 15:22
• Luke 23:4
• Acts 7:58
• Exodus 23:1-2
• Proverbs 18:17

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Who is Gallio?

Gallio was the Roman proconsul of Achaia, a region in Greece. He played a role in deciding legal matters brought to him by local citizens.

Why did the Jews bring Paul before Gallio?

The Jewish community likely accused Paul of preaching against their laws and customs, hoping that Gallio would side with them and take action against Paul.

What does this verse teach us about facing opposition?

It teaches us to remain steadfast in our beliefs and seek justice calmly when faced with opposition or false accusations from others.