John 7:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But look — he's speaking out loud and bold, and they're not saying anything to stop him. Do you think the leaders actually know this is really the Messiah?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the truth is so obvious that even silence becomes suspicious.

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