KJV ORIGINAL
The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Jewish leaders shot back at him, 'We're not trying to stone you for doing good things — we're coming for you because of blasphemy. You're just a regular person, but you're out here claiming to be God.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
They weren't mad about his miracles — they were furious that this ordinary guy was claiming to be divine.
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