KJV ORIGINAL
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Mary and Joseph finished everything the law required, they headed back home to Nazareth in Galilee.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
They did what they needed to do, then went back to where they belonged.
📜 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 70 and 90 CE. It was compiled to provide an orderly and reliable narrative of Jesus' life, ministry, and teachings, assuring readers of the historical basis of Christian instruction.
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