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John 12:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't be afraid, Jerusalem — look, your King is coming, and he's riding on a young donkey.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your King arrives not with power moves, but with humble love.

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