← Back to Search

Luke 9:43

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Everyone was completely blown away by God's incredible power. But while they were all still processing everything Jesus had just done, he turned to his disciples and said,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

While everyone else was still stuck on the miracle, Jesus was already moving to the next lesson.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of Luke's Gospel, this verse follows Jesus' miraculous healing of a boy possessed by a demon, which the disciples had been unable to perform, leaving the crowds in awe of God's power. This event occurred during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, where miracles were seen as signs of the Messiah's arrival, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and demonstrating his authority over evil. As the narrative builds toward Jesus' suffering and death, he uses such moments to teach his followers about the deeper realities of faith.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save