KJV ORIGINAL
And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Her parents were completely blown away by what just happened, but Jesus told them straight up — don't tell anyone about this.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most incredible moments are meant to be kept close to your heart first.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for Theophilus and a wider Gentile audience, likely between 60 and 80 CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life, teachings, and events, drawing on various sources, for the instruction of early Christian communities.
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