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John 11:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if someone tries to walk around in the dark, they're gonna trip and fall because they don't have any light to guide them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Without light to guide you, you're bound to stumble.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of a conversation where Jesus is speaking to His disciples about the dangers of traveling at night, using it as a metaphor for spiritual blindness. This occurs during Jesus' ministry in Judea, amid growing opposition from religious leaders, as He prepares to raise Lazarus from the dead. The cultural context of the time emphasized the risks of night travel without a light source, symbolizing how people without spiritual guidance can falter in their lives.

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