KJV ORIGINAL
And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So his disciples rushed over and shook him awake, shouting, 'Jesus, help us! We're literally about to die!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most honest prayer is just 'Help — I'm scared and need you right now.'
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was traditionally written by the apostle Matthew for a Jewish Christian audience, likely around 80-90 CE. It aimed to affirm Jesus as the Messiah for Jewish believers and provide guidance for their community amidst changing religious landscapes.
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