KJV ORIGINAL
And he arose, and departed to his house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the guy got up and walked home.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the miracle is as simple as getting up and going back to your normal life, but you're completely changed.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus was in Capernaum teaching when a paralyzed man was brought to Him by his friends, likely seeking healing. Jesus first addressed the man's spiritual need by forgiving his sins, which provoked criticism from the religious scribes, and then demonstrated His authority by commanding the man to rise and walk. This verse records the man's immediate obedience, serving as a powerful sign of Jesus' miraculous power over both sin and physical infirmity.
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