KJV ORIGINAL
And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When evening came, he showed up with his twelve disciples.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus rolled up with his crew for what would become the most important dinner in history.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Bible, this verse is set during the Passover festival in Jerusalem, a time when Jews commemorated their deliverance from Egypt through a sacred meal. Jesus, aware that his arrest was imminent, gathered with his twelve disciples in the evening to share this meal, which Christians later recognize as the Last Supper. This event unfolds as part of the larger narrative leading to Jesus' betrayal, trial, and crucifixion.
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