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John 5:28

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't be shocked by what I just said — there's a moment coming when everyone who's ever died will hear his voice calling them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Death isn't the final word — there's a wake-up call coming for everyone.

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Everyone who heard him was completely shocked and said, 'Wait, isn't this the same guy who was destroying Christians in Jerusalem? Didn't he come here specifically to arrest them and drag them back to the religious leaders?'

Everyone who saw what happened said, 'Nothing this terrible has ever been done or seen since the Israelites left Egypt until now. Think carefully about this, get advice, and tell us what you think we should do.'

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