KJV ORIGINAL
And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm telling you all this now, before it actually happens, so that when it does go down exactly like I said, your faith will be rock solid.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus gives us the heads up so we can trust him when life gets real.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during the Last Supper, just before his arrest and crucifixion, as he prepares them for his impending death and resurrection. This verse emphasizes Jesus' use of prophecy to build their faith, assuring them that his words will be proven true through future events. It reflects the first-century Jewish context where prophetic fulfillment was a key way to authenticate a messenger from God.
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