Luke 20:39 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Some of the religious teachers spoke up and said, 'Teacher, that was a really good answer.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the critics had to admit — Jesus absolutely nailed it.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a wider Gentile audience in the late first century CE. It was written to provide an orderly account of Jesus's life and teachings, confirming the truth of Christian instruction for its readers.

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