Luke 4:40 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When evening came, people brought everyone they knew who was sick, all different kinds of illnesses, straight to Jesus. And he personally touched each person and healed them, one by one.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus made time for every single person who needed healing, no exceptions.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, likely between 60-85 CE. It was written to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, assuring its readers of the truth of Christian instruction.

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