John 18:36
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jesus is explaining that his kingdom is not of the earthly kind where violence and power are used to protect it. He says if his kingdom were from this world, his followers would fight against those who tried to harm him.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a special club in your school that doesn't play by the same rules as other clubs. If someone tries to stop your club leader from coming to school, the members of your special club don’t fight back because their club is different and about something much bigger than just this school.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Gospel of John, written around 90-100 AD. It’s part of a conversation between Jesus and Pilate during Jesus’ trial. The audience would have understood that Jesus was talking about a kingdom not governed by earthly laws or violence but one rooted in divine principles.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, when faced with conflict at work or school, one can choose to respond with love and non-violence instead of retaliation, showing their values are based on higher moral standards rather than reacting out of anger or fear.