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John 5:45

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't think I'm going to be the one telling the Father about your issues, Moses, the guy you've been putting all your trust in, is already calling you out.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The very person you claim to follow is already exposing where you've missed the mark.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking to Jewish religious leaders who were accusing Him of breaking the Sabbath by healing a man, which highlighted their rigid interpretation of the Law. These leaders revered Moses as the great lawgiver and believed he would intercede for them before God. However, Jesus reveals that Moses, in whom they placed their trust, would actually accuse them because they failed to recognize how the Law pointed to Jesus as the promised Messiah.

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