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Luke 18:28

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Peter spoke up and said, 'Look, we've given up everything we had to follow you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Peter's basically saying 'We went all in for you', sometimes following Jesus means leaving your comfort zone behind.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, this verse occurs during Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where He has just encountered a rich young ruler who was unwilling to sell his possessions and follow Him, illustrating the challenges of wealth and commitment. Peter, as a fisherman by trade, speaks for himself and the other disciples, emphasizing that they have indeed forsaken their homes, families, and livelihoods to become Jesus' followers. This reflects the radical nature of discipleship in first-century Jewish culture, where leaving everything was an extraordinary act of faith and obedience to a teacher.

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