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Luke 24:49

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen up, I'm sending you what my Father promised. But stay put in Jerusalem until you get filled up with power straight from heaven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Wait for it, God's about to level you up with heavenly power.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, this verse takes place shortly after Jesus' resurrection and just before his ascension, as he appears to his disciples and prepares them for the next phase of God's plan. Jesus is referring to the promised Holy Spirit from the Father, which was prophesied in the Old Testament and would empower the early church. This instruction to wait in Jerusalem highlights the importance of divine timing, leading to the events of Pentecost where the Spirit descended.

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