KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus started telling them another story to make his point.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus had more truths to share, so he reached for another story.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jesus was in Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ministry, known as Passion Week, following His triumphal entry into the city. He had been confronting the religious leaders, such as the chief priests and Pharisees, who were challenging His authority after He cleansed the temple. This verse introduces the Parable of the Wedding Feast, where Jesus used storytelling to illustrate profound truths about the kingdom of heaven to His audience.
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