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John 18:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the whole crowd started shouting again: 'Not this guy — we want Barabbas!' And Barabbas? He was literally a thief.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The crowd chose to free a criminal over Jesus — sometimes people pick what feels familiar over what's actually good.

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