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Matthew 27:50

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus cried out one more time with everything he had left, and then he let go and died.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in his final moment, Jesus chose to surrender his life, nobody took it from him.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of the Gospels, Matthew 27:50 describes the final moments of Jesus' crucifixion in Jerusalem during the Roman Empire's rule, following His arrest, trial, and sentencing as a threat to Roman authority. This event occurred around AD 30-33, amidst growing tensions between Jewish leaders and Roman occupiers, and it fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering and sacrificial death. Jesus' loud cry before dying signifies His voluntary surrender, marking the completion of His mission as described in the biblical narrative.

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