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John 20:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the LORD, and that he had spoken these things unto her.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Mary Magdalene rushed back to the disciples with the news that would change everything: 'I saw him! I actually saw Jesus, and he talked to me!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Mary became the first person to share the most important news in human history.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John, a disciple of Jesus, for a diverse Christian audience in the late first century CE. It was composed to affirm Jesus' divinity, encourage belief in him as the Christ,

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