Matthew 24:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But pray that when you have to run, it's not during winter or on the Sabbath.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in crisis, God cares about the details that make things harder for you.

📚 Historical Context

In Matthew 24, Jesus is delivering His Olivet Discourse, warning His disciples about the coming destruction of the Jerusalem Temple and the signs of the end times. He specifically instructs them to pray that their flight from the city, during a time of great tribulation, does not happen in winter when harsh weather would make escape difficult. This advice reflects the cultural realities of first-century Jewish life, where travel was restricted on the Sabbath due to religious laws.

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