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
Jesus spoke these words to his disciples during the Last Supper, just before his crucifixion. The disciples were becoming increasingly anxious as Jesus had been talking about leaving them and his impending death. This was Jesus's way of comforting them during what would be the most difficult time of their lives.
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