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John 13:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He knew exactly who was going to betray him, which is why he said, 'Not all of you are clean.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus knew Judas would betray him before it even happened — nothing catches God off guard.

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