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John 12:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because of Lazarus, a bunch of Jewish people were walking away from the religious leaders and starting to believe in Jesus instead.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes one person's story changes everything for everyone around them.

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