KJV ORIGINAL
And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After saying this, she quietly slipped away and found her sister Mary. She whispered to her, 'The Teacher is here, and he's asking for you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important conversations happen in whispers.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was written by John, traditionally identified as one of Jesus' disciples, for early Christian communities, likely in the late first century CE. It was composed to present Jesus as the Son of God, encouraging belief by detailing his ministry, miracles, and teachings, such as the raising of Lazarus.
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