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John 18:34

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus looked right at him and said, 'Are you asking me this because you actually want to know, or because someone else told you to ask?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus always knows when your question is really your question.

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