KJV ORIGINAL
And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus didn't let anyone else come with him — just Peter, James, and John (James's brother).
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes Jesus keeps the circle small for the important moments.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, written for Gentile Christians, likely in Rome, during the late 60s CE. It aimed to
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