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Luke 22:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they went and found everything exactly like Jesus told them it would be, and they got the Passover dinner ready.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When Jesus gives you specific instructions, you can count on things happening exactly like he said.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, this verse describes Peter and John following Jesus' instructions to prepare the Passover meal in Jerusalem, as part of the events leading to the Last Supper. This occurred during the Passion Week, a time when Jesus was preparing for his crucifixion, and it reflects the Jewish tradition of Passover, which commemorated God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt through the blood of the lamb. Jesus' directive highlights his prophetic insight and sets the stage for the institution of the Lord's Supper, symbolizing his role as the ultimate Passover sacrifice.

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