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John 20:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

They still didn't get what the scriptures were saying, that Jesus had to come back from the dead.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the biggest truths take time to click.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs right after the disciples discover Jesus' empty tomb on the morning of his resurrection, highlighting their initial bewilderment. At that time, the disciples were not yet fully aware of the Old Testament prophecies that foretold the Messiah's rise from the dead, such as those in Psalms and Isaiah. This moment underscores the gradual revelation of scriptural truths to Jesus' followers in the early days of Christianity.

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