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Luke 9:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After the voice stopped speaking, it was just Jesus standing there by himself. The disciples kept what they saw completely to themselves and didn't tell anyone about any of it during that time.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most powerful experiences are meant to be held close until the right moment to share them.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by an anonymous author, traditionally identified as Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience, likely in the late first century CE. It was written to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings, offering a reliable narrative for those interested in Christian beliefs.

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