KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Zechariah finished his time serving in the temple, he headed home.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even holy work has an end time — then you go back to regular life.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a broader Gentile Christian audience, likely between 70 and 90 CE. It was compiled to provide an accurate and orderly historical account of Jesus's life and teachings, drawing on various sources, to affirm the faith of its readers.
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