KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He's going to rule over God's people forever — like, literally forever. His kingdom isn't going anywhere, it's never going to end.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This king's reign has no expiration date.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile Christian audience in the late first century CE. It was written to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus's life and teachings, confirming the truth of Christian instruction.
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