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Acts 13:28

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Even though they couldn't find a single reason Jesus deserved to die, they still begged Pilate to execute him anyway.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes people will come for you even when you've done absolutely nothing wrong.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, Paul is preaching in a synagogue during his first missionary journey, retelling the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection to show how it fulfills God's promises. He specifically describes how the Jewish leaders, despite finding no legal fault in Jesus, pressured the Roman governor Pilate to execute him, highlighting the injustice and political tensions under Roman rule. This account draws from the Gospel narratives to emphasize the historical reality of Jesus' trial and its role in the early Christian message.

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