John 20:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my LORD, and I know not where they have laid him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They asked her, 'Why are you crying?' She said, 'Because someone took my Lord away, and I have no idea where they put him.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the thing you're crying about is actually about to become your greatest joy.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John, son of Zebedee, for a broad Christian audience in the late first century CE. It was written to proclaim Jesus as the divine Son of God, encourage belief for eternal life, and address theological questions within the early Christian community.

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