KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus walked up to them and said, 'I've been given all authority in heaven and on earth.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus has the final say in everything, everywhere.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs after Jesus' resurrection, when He appears to His disciples on a mountain in Galilee as part of the Great Commission. Jesus is declaring His God-given authority over all creation, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's reign and preparing His followers for their mission to spread the Gospel. This moment marks the transition from Jesus' earthly ministry to the establishment of the early church.
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