John 19:22
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
What Does This Mean?
In John 19:22, Pilate is speaking to the Jewish leaders who asked him to change the sign he put on Jesus's cross. Pilate refused to change it and said, 'What I have written I have written.' This shows that once something is decided or a truth is declared, it cannot be altered.
Explained for Children
Imagine you write a story about your friend and someone asks you to change what you wrote because they don't like it. You might say, 'I've already finished my story, I won’t change it.' That's similar to what Pilate did here. He said he wouldn’t change the sign on Jesus’s cross.
Historical Background
John 19:22 is part of the Gospel of John, written by the Apostle John around AD 90-100. The audience was early Christians and those interested in Jesus's life and teachings. In this context, Pilate’s words show his determination not to alter what he had already decided.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us about sticking to our principles. For example, if you stand up for a friend at school but are pressured to change your story, remember that once something is true or declared, it shouldn't be altered out of fear or pressure.