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John 5:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus told him, 'Get up, grab your mat, and start walking.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the breakthrough you've been waiting for comes in three simple words: get up and go.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John, son of Zebedee, for a diverse audience of believers and seekers around the late first century

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