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Luke 22:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He told them, 'Listen, when you get into the city, you're going to see a guy carrying a water jug. Follow him to whatever house he goes into.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's directions are oddly specific, but they always lead you where you need to be.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of Luke 22:10, Jesus is preparing for the Passover meal in Jerusalem, just before His crucifixion, as part of the events leading to His arrest and death. He gives specific instructions to His disciples to find a man carrying a pitcher of water, which was an unusual task typically done by women, serving as a discreet sign in a crowded city. This demonstrates Jesus' divine foreknowledge and the careful orchestration of God's plan during a tense period of Roman occupation and Jewish festivals.

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