KJV ORIGINAL
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And if you're only kind to your friends and family, how is that special? Even people who don't care about God do that much.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Real love doesn't just stick to your circle — it reaches beyond the comfort zone.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was likely written for a community of Jewish Christians, possibly in Antioch, sometime between 70 and 90 CE. It aimed to present Jesus as the Messiah, provide ethical instruction for his followers, and help a Jewish Christian community define its identity and practices.
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