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John 16:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm telling you all this now so that when it actually happens, you'll remember I warned you ahead of time. I didn't need to tell you this stuff earlier because I was right there with you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is giving his friends a heads up so they won't be caught off guard when things get tough.

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