KJV ORIGINAL
Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There was a jar of sour wine sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, stuck it on a hyssop branch, and lifted it up to his lips.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even in his final moments, they offered him the cheapest, most bitter drink they had.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was written by an author traditionally identified as John, one of Jesus's disciples, for a diverse audience of early Christians in the late first century CE. It was composed to present a distinct account of Jesus's life and teachings, emphasizing his divine nature and encouraging belief among its readers.
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