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John 12:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Some Greeks had also come to Jerusalem to worship during the festival.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even people from completely different backgrounds were drawn to worship — God's love crosses all boundaries.

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