KJV ORIGINAL
For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You know how lightning lights up the entire sky in one flash, visible from one end of the horizon to the other? That's exactly how obvious and unmistakable it'll be when the Son of Man shows up on his day.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When Jesus comes back, it won't be a secret — everyone will know.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a wider Gentile audience around the mid-80s CE. It was written to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings, based on eyewitness reports, to confirm the truth for its readers.
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