KJV ORIGINAL
But wisdom is justified of all her children.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But wisdom proves itself through the people who actually live it out.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Real wisdom shows up in how people actually live, not just in what they say.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 7, Jesus is addressing a crowd that had criticized both John the Baptist for his strict, ascetic lifestyle and Jesus for His friendly interactions with sinners and tax collectors. Jesus responds with this proverb to show that true wisdom, as seen in their ministries, will be proven right by the lives and outcomes of those who embrace it. This fits into the broader biblical narrative of Jesus challenging religious hypocrisy and revealing God's kingdom through unexpected means.
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