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John 7:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A lot of people in the crowd started believing in him and were like, 'When the Messiah comes, is he really going to do more amazing things than what this guy is already doing?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the evidence is right in front of us, but we're still looking for something bigger.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, during the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus was in Jerusalem teaching in the temple, a time when Jews gathered to celebrate God's provision and reflect on their history. Many people were witnessing his miracles and debating whether he was the promised Messiah, as expectations of the Messiah included signs of divine power. This verse captures the growing belief among some observers who compared Jesus' works to what the Messiah might do, highlighting the tension between faith and skepticism in that cultural context.

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