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Luke 6:47

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who comes to me, really listens to what I'm saying, and actually does it, let me tell you what they're like:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

It's not just about hearing Jesus, it's about showing up and following through.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Jesus was delivering the Sermon on the Plain to a large crowd of disciples and others in first-century Galilee, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, which was written around AD 60 to emphasize Jesus as the compassionate Savior for all people. This verse introduces a parable about building on a solid foundation, reflecting the Jewish emphasis on obedience to God's law amid the social and political tensions of Roman occupation. Jesus used everyday illustrations like building houses to make his teachings relatable to his audience.

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