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Luke 9:57

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

As they were walking along the road, this guy came up to Jesus and said, 'Lord, I'll follow you wherever you go.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the biggest promises come from people who haven't thought through what they're actually signing up for.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is traveling with his disciples toward Jerusalem, a journey filled with teaching, miracles, and encounters that prepare for his eventual crucifixion. This verse captures a spontaneous moment where a man, possibly a scribe or teacher, expresses eagerness to follow Jesus anywhere, reflecting the cultural norm of attaching oneself to a respected rabbi. However, this interaction sets the stage for Jesus to reveal the demanding nature of discipleship in the verses that follow.

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