KJV ORIGINAL
He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He's not here, he's alive again! Remember what he told you back when you were all in Galilee together?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The tomb is empty because Jesus kept his promise.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse is part of the account of the women discovering the empty tomb on the third day after Jesus' crucifixion, a pivotal moment in the early Christian narrative. The angels at the tomb are reminding the women of Jesus' earlier teachings in Galilee, where He had foretold His death and resurrection as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. This event highlights the historical reality of the resurrection as the foundation of the Christian faith.
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