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John 1:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they pressed him: 'Who are you then? We need to give an answer to the people who sent us here. What do you say about yourself?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes you have to speak up and tell people who you really are.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

John the Apostle wrote this Gospel for early Christian communities, likely in Asia Minor, during the late first century CE. It was written to affirm Jesus' divine

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