KJV ORIGINAL
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joseph and Mary were absolutely blown away by everything people were saying about their baby.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the people closest to you are the most amazed by what God's doing in your life.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse occurs during the presentation of Jesus at the temple, a Jewish ritual required for the purification of Mary after childbirth and the redemption of the firstborn son. Simeon, a devout and elderly man guided by the Holy Spirit, recognizes Jesus as the promised Messiah and prophesies about his future role in salvation. Joseph and Mary respond with amazement to these divine revelations spoken about their child.
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