KJV ORIGINAL
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then an angel showed up from heaven to give him strength.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even Jesus needed backup when things got really hard.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse occurs in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is praying intensely shortly before his betrayal and arrest by Judas. He is facing the overwhelming anguish of the upcoming crucifixion, sweating drops of blood as described in the passage. The appearance of an angel from heaven to strengthen him underscores God's provision of support during Jesus' human vulnerability in this pivotal moment of redemptive history.
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