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John 19:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They mocked him, saying 'All hail, King of the Jews!' and then hit him with their hands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even while being mocked and beaten, Jesus was exactly who they sarcastically called him — the King.

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