KJV ORIGINAL
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Jesus told the crowd to sit down on the ground.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the miracle starts with simply sitting down and trusting the process.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during Jesus' ministry in a remote area near the Sea of Galilee, where a large crowd had gathered to hear him teach and witness his healings. The people had been with Jesus for three days without food, and he was about to perform a miracle to feed them, showing his compassion for their physical needs. This event reflects the cultural context of first-century Jewish life, where teachers like Jesus often gathered crowds in open spaces for instruction and provision.
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