KJV ORIGINAL
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the biggest moments happen when you're far from home.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse describes the moment when Mary and Joseph had arrived in Bethlehem as part of a Roman census ordered by Caesar Augustus, which required everyone to return to their ancestral hometown. This journey placed them in Bethlehem at the exact time for Mary's delivery, highlighting the historical fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's birthplace. It reflects the cultural practice of censuses in the Roman Empire, which disrupted daily life and set the stage for Jesus' humble birth.
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