KJV ORIGINAL
And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A bunch of people were like, 'This guy's possessed and completely out of his mind, why are you even listening to him?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you're speaking truth, some people will think you've lost it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus was teaching in Jerusalem during a festival, where He described Himself as the Good Shepherd and made bold claims about His identity. This provoked strong reactions among the Jewish listeners, with some accusing Him of being demon-possessed and insane because His teachings challenged their religious expectations and authority structures. Such divisions reflect the intense scrutiny and debates over messianic figures in first-century Jewish culture.
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