KJV ORIGINAL
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you want to serve me, then follow my lead. Wherever I go, that's where you'll be too. And here's the thing — if you're really serving me, my Father is going to honor you for it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Follow Jesus, stick with him, and God's got your back with the ultimate recognition.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John, a disciple of Jesus, for a broad Christian audience in the late first century CE. This passage follows the arrival of Greeks seeking Jesus, prompting him to speak about his impending death and the necessity for his followers to serve him, even through sacrifice.
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