Luke 17:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They called out to him, 'Jesus, please — we need your help and mercy.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most honest prayer is just asking Jesus for help.

📜 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, likely between 60 and 80 CE. Its purpose was to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, based on eyewitness reports, for the instruction of its readers.

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