KJV ORIGINAL
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Same thing happened with a Levite — he walked up to where the guy was lying there, took one look at him, and crossed to the other side of the road to avoid him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even religious people can walk right past someone who needs help.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a wider Gentile Christian audience, likely between 70 and 90 CE. It was written to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, ensuring readers understood the certainty of
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