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Matthew 26:58

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Peter followed Jesus from a distance all the way to the high priest's house. He slipped inside and sat down with the guards and servants, trying to blend in so he could see how this whole thing would play out.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes we follow Jesus from the safe distance of the crowd, hoping no one notices we actually care.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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