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Mark 3:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus went back to the synagogue, and there was this guy there whose hand was all messed up and couldn't work properly.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus walks into places where broken people are waiting for healing.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of Jesus, synagogues were local centers for Jewish worship, teaching, and community gatherings, serving as key places for religious instruction and prayer in first-century Galilee. This verse marks another instance of Jesus entering a synagogue during his early ministry, where he frequently encountered people with physical ailments, reflecting the common hardships of that era. It's part of a broader narrative in the Gospel of Mark that showcases Jesus' miraculous authority amid growing scrutiny from religious leaders.

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