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Luke 23:46

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus called out with everything he had left: 'Father, I'm putting my spirit in your hands.' And with those words, he died.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in his final moment, Jesus trusted his Father completely.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of the New Testament, this verse takes place during Jesus' crucifixion in Jerusalem around 30 AD, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, which emphasizes Jesus' innocence and fulfillment of prophecy. Jesus is quoting from Psalm 31:5, a prayer of David expressing trust in God, to show his complete reliance on the Father even in his final moments. This event is part of the broader narrative of Jesus' passion, including his arrest, trial, and death, which Luke presents as the climax of Jesus' mission.

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