KJV ORIGINAL
Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When evening came, Jesus sat down to eat with his twelve disciples.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important moments happen around a simple dinner table.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse describes Jesus gathering with his twelve disciples for the Last Supper, which took place on the evening of Passover in Jerusalem during the first century AD. This event is part of the Passion narrative, leading directly to Jesus' betrayal by Judas and his subsequent arrest, set against the backdrop of Jewish customs and Roman occupation. It underscores the cultural significance of shared meals during religious festivals in ancient Jewish society.
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