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Matthew 10:30

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

God literally knows you down to every single hair on your head, like, he's counted each one.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You matter so much to God that he keeps track of details about you that you don't even notice.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is addressing his twelve disciples as he commissions them to go out and proclaim the kingdom of heaven, heal the sick, and face potential opposition. This verse appears in a passage where Jesus encourages them not to fear persecutors who can harm the body but not the soul, emphasizing God's meticulous care and knowledge of even the smallest details of their lives. It reflects the first-century Jewish understanding of God's sovereignty, where divine oversight was a common theme in teachings and scriptures.

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