KJV ORIGINAL
And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When huge crowds started gathering around Jesus from all different cities, he decided to teach them using a story.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus drew crowds from everywhere and chose to teach through stories that would stick.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jesus attracted large crowds from various cities as He traveled through regions like Galilee, drawn by His reputation for miraculous healings and profound teachings. This verse introduces the Parable of the Sower, where Jesus uses everyday stories to convey spiritual truths in a way that was accessible to His listeners. Parables were a common method in Jewish culture for teaching moral and divine lessons through relatable narratives.
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