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John 18:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Why are you asking me? Go ask the people who actually heard me teach — they know exactly what I said.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus said 'don't ask me, ask the witnesses — they heard everything.'

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