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John 11:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

His disciples were like, 'Teacher, those people just tried to stone you to death — and you want to go back there again?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the people who love you most will try to talk you out of doing what you know you need to do.

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