KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus knew exactly what was about to happen to him, but he still stepped forward and asked them, 'Who are you looking for?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even when Jesus knew the pain was coming, he chose to face it head-on.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse takes place during Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, shortly after his prayerful preparation for the suffering ahead. Jesus, with divine foreknowledge of his betrayal by Judas and the events leading to his crucifixion, stepped forward to address the crowd of soldiers and religious leaders. This moment underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's voluntary submission to God's redemptive plan.
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