Luke 10:39 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

She had a sister named Mary who chose to sit right at Jesus' feet, totally focused on listening to everything he was saying.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the best thing you can do is just sit down, tune in, and really listen.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke, traditionally attributed to Luke, was written for Theophilus and a wider Gentile audience around the late first century CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, drawing on eyewitness testimonies and earlier traditions.

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