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Luke 12:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Your life is about so much more than what you eat, and you're worth way more than what you wear.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're more than your next meal or your outfit, you have real worth.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of Luke 12, Jesus was speaking to a crowd in first-century Judea, where people often worried about basic necessities like food and clothing due to the instability of agrarian life under Roman occupation. This teaching fits into Jesus' broader ministry, where he frequently challenged materialistic values and encouraged reliance on God's provision, as seen in the surrounding verses about not fearing and trusting in divine care. The verse reflects the cultural reality of a society focused on survival, urging a shift toward spiritual priorities.

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