KJV ORIGINAL
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the disciples heard this, they completely lost it — dropping face-first to the ground, absolutely terrified.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God's presence is so intense that all you can do is hit the ground in awe.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew, traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, was likely written for a Jewish Christian audience in Syria around 80-90 CE. It aimed to present Jesus as the Jewish Messiah who fulfilled prophecy, providing instruction and establishing his authority for a nascent Christian community.
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