KJV ORIGINAL
So there was a division among the people because of him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the crowd was totally split because of Jesus.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus doesn't bring unity, he brings clarity about where you stand.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of John 7, Jesus was attending the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, a major Jewish festival where he openly taught and performed signs that drew crowds. This led to intense debates among the people, with some viewing him as the promised Messiah and others seeing him as a threat to their traditions or a false teacher. As a result, the division highlighted the growing tension between belief and unbelief during Jesus' ministry.
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