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John 18:31

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Pilate told them, 'Fine, take him and deal with it yourselves — use your own laws.' But the Jewish leaders shot back, 'We're not allowed to execute anyone.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the people who want justice the most are the ones without the power to deliver it.

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