KJV ORIGINAL
But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the moment the crop is ready, he doesn't wait, he grabs his tools and starts harvesting because it's time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When something's ready, you move on it immediately.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, agriculture was a central part of daily life in Palestine, making parables about farming highly relatable to his audience. This verse is from the Parable of the Growing Seed in Mark 4, where Jesus illustrates the kingdom of God as a mysterious process that unfolds on its own, much like a seed sprouting without human effort. It draws on the cultural familiarity with farming cycles in ancient Jewish society, emphasizing God's sovereign role in growth and harvest.
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