KJV ORIGINAL
And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The next morning when he was leaving, he pulled out some money and handed it to the innkeeper. He said, 'Take good care of this guy, and whatever extra you spend on him, I'll pay you back when I come through again.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
True compassion doesn't just help in the moment — it makes sure the help actually lasts.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience around 70-90 CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus's life and teachings, confirming the truth of the Christian message for its readers.
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