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Matthew 27:34

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

They offered him some wine mixed with something bitter to drink. He tasted it but refused to actually drink it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in his darkest moment, Jesus stayed fully present to what he was going through.

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