Luke 4:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he said to them, 'I know exactly what you're thinking — you're going to hit me with that whole "doctor, heal yourself" thing. You've heard about all the amazing stuff I did in Capernaum, and now you want me to prove myself here in my own hometown.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus knew his hometown would demand proof instead of just believing in him.

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