KJV ORIGINAL
Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The guy who just got freed from all those demons was like 'Please, can I come with you?' But Jesus told him no and said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes Jesus sends you back home instead of bringing you along — and that's exactly where you need to be.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience around the late first century CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life, ministry, and teachings, confirming the events for its readers.
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