KJV ORIGINAL
Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You're missing the point completely — don't you get that the same God who created your outside also created your inside?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God cares about your heart, not just how clean your hands look.
📜 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 in the mid-to-late first century CE. It was compiled to offer an orderly and accurate account of Jesus' life and teachings, drawing on existing traditions and eyewitness testimonies, to provide assurance to its readers.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save