KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus replied, 'That voice from heaven wasn't for me — I already know what's up. It was for you guys to hear.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God speaks loud enough for the people who need to hear it most.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was authored by John, a disciple of Jesus, for a broad audience, likely early Christian communities, around the late first century CE. It was written to present Jesus as the Son of God, encourage belief in him, and provide a distinct theological account of his life and ministry.
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