KJV ORIGINAL
And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After he said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus literally showed up with the proof, his scars were his receipts.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24, this verse occurs during Jesus' post-resurrection appearance to His disciples in Jerusalem, shortly after His crucifixion and rising from the dead. The disciples were initially frightened and confused, mistaking Him for a ghost, so Jesus spoke words of reassurance before showing His wounds. This event highlights the physical reality of the resurrection in the first-century Jewish context, affirming Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
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