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John 12:38

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This happened to fulfill what the prophet Isaiah said: 'Lord, who's actually gonna believe what we're telling them? Who's gonna see your power for what it really is?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the prophets knew most people wouldn't believe the truth when they heard it.

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All of this happened exactly so that what God promised through his prophet would actually come true.

I'm telling you the truth — until the entire universe disappears, not even the smallest detail of God's law will fade away. Every single piece will stay put until everything it promises actually happens.

And listen, you're going to lose your voice and won't be able to speak until all of this actually happens, because you didn't believe what I told you — even though my words always come true when the time is right.

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