KJV ORIGINAL
Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you're up on your roof when this goes down, don't even think about going back inside to grab your stuff.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When it's time to go, just go, don't look back for your things.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24, this verse is part of His warning to His disciples about the impending destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 AD. Flat rooftops were common in ancient Jewish homes, serving as living spaces or escape routes, and Jesus urged immediate flight without retrieving belongings to emphasize the suddenness of the coming judgment. This advice highlighted the need for swift action amid escalating turmoil.
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