KJV ORIGINAL
But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But I know him because I come from him, and he's the one who sent me here.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is saying he has the ultimate inside connection, he literally comes from God.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 7, Jesus is speaking during the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, a major Jewish festival commemorating God's provision in the wilderness. He is responding to challenges from the religious leaders who question His authority and origins, asserting His unique relationship with God the Father. This context highlights the growing tension between Jesus and the Jewish authorities, who were skeptical of His claims to divine knowledge.
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