John 18:32 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

This happened so that what Jesus had said would come true — he'd already hinted at exactly how he was going to die.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus' death went according to plan — he knew what was coming.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John, son of Zebedee, for a diverse Christian audience in the late first century CE. It was written to

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