KJV ORIGINAL
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
These people left our community, but honestly? They were never really part of us to begin with. If they had truly belonged with us, they would've stayed. They left so it would become obvious that not everyone who seems to be with us actually is.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When people walk away from what's real, they're just showing their true colors.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter, traditionally attributed to John, was addressed to early Christian communities, likely in Asia Minor, during the late first century CE. It aimed to counter emerging
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