KJV ORIGINAL
What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What if you actually saw the Son of Man going back up to where he came from?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is basically saying 'you think this is hard to believe? just wait.'
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John, a disciple of Jesus, for a broad Christian audience, likely in Asia Minor, during the late first century CE. It aimed to explain Jesus's challenging teachings about his identity and the resulting departure of many followers, emphasizing the spiritual nature of his words.
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