Luke 18:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Jesus told them, 'I'm telling you the truth, anyone who's walked away from their home, parents, siblings, spouse, or kids because they're following God's kingdom...'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes following God means leaving behind what's familiar and comfortable.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by an author traditionally identified as Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience in the late first century CE. It was composed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, drawing on various sources to affirm the Christian message for its readers.

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