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John 12:34

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The crowd was confused and pushed back: 'Wait, we learned that the Messiah stays forever — so what do you mean when you say the Son of Man has to be lifted up? Who even is this Son of Man you're talking about?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most important truths are the hardest ones to wrap our heads around.

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