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Luke 9:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They showed up looking absolutely radiant and started talking with Jesus about his death, the one he was going to face in Jerusalem.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even heaven was talking about the hard thing Jesus had to do.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 9, this verse is part of the Transfiguration event, where Jesus takes his disciples Peter, James, and John up a mountain and is transformed in glory before them. Moses and Elijah appear and discuss Jesus' upcoming death in Jerusalem, symbolizing the connection between the Old Testament law and prophets and Jesus' fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. This moment highlights Jesus' divine identity and prepares the disciples for his suffering and resurrection.

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