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Luke 4:34

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The demon was like, 'Leave us alone! What do you want with us, Jesus from Nazareth? Did you come here to destroy us? I know exactly who you are, you're the Holy One of God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even demons recognize Jesus's power and can't help but tell the truth about who he really is.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, Jesus had just begun his public ministry in Galilee, teaching in synagogues and demonstrating his authority through miracles and healings. During a Sabbath service in the synagogue at Capernaum, a man possessed by an unclean spirit confronted Jesus, revealing the demon's fearful recognition of him as the Holy One of God. This event underscores the supernatural realm's acknowledgment of Jesus' divine identity amidst the cultural and religious practices of Jewish worship.

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