KJV ORIGINAL
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let your hearts be troubled or worried. You believe in God, believe in me too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is telling his disciples not to be anxious or afraid, and to trust in him just as they trust in God.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during the Last Supper, just before his betrayal and arrest, as he prepares them for his impending death and the challenges they will face. This discourse occurs in a time of growing tension with Roman authorities and Jewish leaders, where Jesus reassures his followers of his divine connection to God. The verse directly addresses their potential fear by urging them to trust in God and in him as the way to peace.
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