Luke 9:58 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus told him, 'Foxes have their dens, birds have their nests, but I don't even have a place to call home.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Following Jesus isn't about comfort — it's about purpose.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke, a companion of Paul, written for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience around 70-90 CE

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