KJV ORIGINAL
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Right at midnight, someone shouted out, 'Hey, the groom is here! Everyone come out and meet him!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When the moment finally comes, you'll know — and you better be ready to show up.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was written by an anonymous author, traditionally identified as Matthew, for a community of Jewish Christians likely in Syria around 80-90 CE. It aimed to instruct this community on the teachings of Jesus, affirm his messianic identity, and prepare them for the anticipated return of Christ.
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