KJV ORIGINAL
Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Jesus started telling the people this story: There was this guy who planted a vineyard, rented it out to some workers to take care of it, and then left town for a really long time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is about to drop a story that hits different — pay attention.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience, likely in the late first century CE. It was compiled to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, drawing on various sources for the instruction of its readers.
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