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Mark 2:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right away, the guy got up, grabbed his mat, and walked out in front of everyone. They were absolutely blown away and started praising God, saying, 'We have never seen anything like this before.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God shows up so powerfully that all you can do is stand there amazed.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Mark, this verse concludes the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man in Capernaum during His early ministry in Galilee. The man was brought to Jesus by his friends, who lowered him through the roof because the house was overcrowded with people seeking to hear Jesus teach. This miracle not only demonstrated Jesus' authority to forgive sins and heal physically but also left the witnesses astonished, as it revealed God's power in an unprecedented way.

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