John 18:36 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus replied, 'My kingdom isn't part of this world's system. If it was, my followers would be fighting right now to keep me from being handed over. But my kingdom comes from somewhere completely different.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus runs on a completely different operating system than earthly power.

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