KJV ORIGINAL
In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When that day comes, if you're up on your roof and all your stuff is inside the house, don't go back down to grab it. And if you're out working in the field, don't turn around and head home either.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When it's time to go, don't look back — just go.
📜 Historical Context — Why 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
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