KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why his parents were like, 'Look, he's an adult — go ask him yourself.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the best response is 'they can speak for themselves.'
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, for a diverse Christian audience, likely in the late first century CE. It was written to affirm Jesus' divine identity, strengthen believers' faith, and address theological questions and challenges faced by the early Christian community.
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