KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they tried to arrest him again, but he slipped away from them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the best move is knowing when to walk away.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus was teaching in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication when He claimed to be one with God, which provoked the Jewish leaders to accuse Him of blasphemy. They attempted to arrest Him as part of their growing opposition to His ministry, but He escaped, highlighting God's divine protection over His mission. This event reflects the escalating conflicts between Jesus and the religious authorities in first-century Judea, leading toward His eventual crucifixion.
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