KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Jesus was getting close to Jericho, and there was this blind guy sitting by the road, asking people for money.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important encounters happen when you're just trying to get by.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a Gentile physician, to Theophilus and other Gentile Christians, likely between 60-80 CE. It aimed to provide an accurate and orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings, confirming the Christian message for its readers.
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