KJV ORIGINAL
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone's going to rise again, those who did good will rise to eternal life, and those who chose evil will rise to face judgment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Your choices matter more than you think, they literally follow you into eternity.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is addressing the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem after healing a man on the Sabbath, which sparked controversy over His authority. He explains the concept of resurrection as part of God's judgment, building on Old Testament ideas where the righteous and unrighteous will face different outcomes. This verse fits into a broader discourse where Jesus claims equality with God and warns of eternal consequences based on one's deeds.
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