KJV ORIGINAL
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
We're getting exactly what we deserve for what we've done, but this guy? He literally did nothing wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even a criminal on the cross could see Jesus was innocent.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a Gentile physician, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, likely in the mid-to-late first century CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus's life, teachings, and crucifixion, emphasizing his universal message and compassion.
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