KJV ORIGINAL
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Suddenly, an angel from God appeared to them, and God's glory lit up everything around them like the most intense light you've ever seen. They were absolutely terrified.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When heaven shows up unannounced, it's completely overwhelming, even the good news can feel scary at first.
📜 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 an educated Gentile audience, likely between 70 and 90 CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, compiled from various
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