John 18:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Pilate shot back, 'Do I look Jewish to you? Your own people and the religious leaders are the ones who brought you to me. So what exactly did you do?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Pilate was confused about why Jesus's own people wanted him gone.

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