KJV ORIGINAL
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Paul rushed downstairs and threw his arms around the guy, holding him close. 'Don't freak out,' he told everyone. 'He's still alive — there's still life in him.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes what looks like the end is just God getting ready to show up.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Acts was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a broader audience in the early 60s CE.
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