John 4:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

You're worshipping something you don't really understand, but we actually know who we're worshipping — because God's rescue plan for everyone started with the Jewish people.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

True worship means actually knowing who you're talking to.

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