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John 5:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After all that happened, there was a Jewish festival going on, so Jesus headed up to Jerusalem.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus never missed a chance to show up where people were gathering.

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And here's what's going to happen: everyone who's left from all those nations that fought against Jerusalem? They're going to make the trip every single year to worship the King — the LORD who rules over everything — and celebrate the festival of booths.

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