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Luke 16:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

There was this wealthy guy who wore the most expensive clothes and ate like he was at a five-star restaurant every single day.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some people live in luxury 24/7 while others have nothing — and that matters to God.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was traditionally authored by Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience around the mid-to-late 1st century CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and accurate account of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection, drawing on various sources, for the instruction of believers.

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