Luke 23:37 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They were mocking him, saying, 'If you're really the king of the Jews, then save yourself.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in his darkest moment, people still doubted who he really was.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, likely in the late first century CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection, drawing on various sources for its readers' instruction.

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