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Luke 2:47

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Everyone who heard him speak was completely blown away by how deep his understanding was and how perfectly he answered every question.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When wisdom shows up, people notice.

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He started preaching confidently at the synagogue, but when Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they pulled him aside and helped him understand God's way more completely.

Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its mold. Instead, let God transform you by giving you a completely new way of thinking. Then you'll be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.

That's why Jesus had to become completely human like us — so he could be the perfect go-between for God and people. He needed to understand what we go through so he could show us mercy and stay faithful to God, bridging the gap that our mistakes created.

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