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Luke 7:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus turned to him and said, 'Simon, I've got something to tell you.' And Simon was like, 'Go ahead, Teacher, I'm listening.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus always has something important to say when we're ready to listen.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 7, Jesus is dining at the home of Simon, a Pharisee, in first-century Judea, where religious leaders often hosted teachers like Jesus to discuss matters of faith. During the meal, a woman known for her sinful life approaches and anoints Jesus' feet with perfume, an act that highlights the cultural norms of hospitality and provokes tension due to Simon's likely disapproval. This leads Jesus to initiate a conversation with Simon, setting the stage for a lesson on forgiveness and genuine love.

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