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Luke 4:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

To announce that now is the time when God is showing his favor and grace to everyone.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This is God's moment of saying 'yes' to humanity.

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