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Matthew 21:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The next morning, Jesus was heading back into the city and he was hungry.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus got hangry, he was fully human, dealing with the same basic needs we all have.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, this verse is set during the last week of Jesus' life, as He traveled from Bethany back to Jerusalem after His triumphal entry. This moment highlights Jesus' humanity, showing that even as the divine Son of God, He experienced ordinary physical needs like hunger. It serves as a prelude to the account of the cursed fig tree, which teaches about faith and judgment.

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