KJV ORIGINAL
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Here's another truth: when two of you come together and agree about something you're asking for, my Father in heaven will make it happen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you and someone else pray in agreement, God's listening and ready to move.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jesus was speaking to his disciples in first-century Judea, as part of his teachings on church life and relationships, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. This verse follows instructions on handling conflicts and restoring fellowship, highlighting the importance of unity in prayer within a community. It draws from Jewish traditions where agreement in prayer was seen as a way to seek God's intervention in everyday matters.
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