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The number of details and the bulk of material can be overwhelming for anyone who wants to read an account of the events.
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But I have attempted to simplify it for all readers; those who read for sheer pleasure will find enjoyment and those who want to memorize the facts will not find it difficult.
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Writing such a summary is a difficult task, demanding hard work and sleepless nights.
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It is as difficult as preparing a banquet that people of different tastes will enjoy. But I am happy to undergo this hardship in order to please my readers.
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I will leave the matter of details to the original author and attempt to give only a summary of the events.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.